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EIGHTH EDITION. 


PART FOURTH. 


W. H. 


WALMSLEY. 


ISAAC COLLINS. 


MORRIS EARLE. 


AN ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE 


OF 


Photographic Cameras, 

LENSES, 

AND OTHER APPARATUS AND MATERIALS 

FOR PHOTOGRAPHY. 


W. H. Walmsley & Co., 


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Successors to R. & J. BECK, 


IsTo. 1 C 16 CuBSTisruT Stireiet, 
PHILADELPHIA. 



-PRICE, TEN CENTS. 






































TELEPHONE No. 2555. 


NOTICE. 


There are some changes of prices and numbers in the present edition 
of this Catalogue; and all former editions are superseded by this. In 
ordering, please mention the number of the edition. 

Terms Cash, at the prices stated. Discounts cannot be given excepting 
to Dealers, Colleges and Schools. 

When the party ordering goods is unknown to us, the money should 
accompany the order, either by Bank Draft or Postal Money-order. 
Money should never be sent through the Mails. Where, however, this is not 
done, goods will be sent C. O. D., provided a small remittance accompanies 
the order to insure the prompt taking up of the package on receipt. 

The Express Company’s charges for collecting and returning money, on 
C. O. D. bills must be paid by the party ordering the goods. 

Articles of Glass, such as Spectacles, Eye-glasses and Microscope Slides 
can now be sent by mail at Merchandise Rates, but only in metallic boxes, 
as approved by the department. These will be furnished at cost, and are 
very cheap. Postage must be prepaid, and the necessary amount must 
be included in the remittance accompanying the order. 

All packing-boxes will be charged for at cost prices, and all goods will 
be packed with, the utmost care; but no responsibility will be assumed by 
us, for breakage or other damage , after a package leaves our premises, ex¬ 
cept upon special contract. 

Institutions of Learning and Scientific Societies, being entitled by law 
to import instruments for their own use Duty Free, we are prepared to 
execute all such orders promptly, not only for apparatus of our own manu¬ 
facture, but that of any other makers in Europe; and to deliver the same 
at makers’ Catalogue prices, free of all shipping or freight charges. 

Having a full stock of all the articles enumerated in this Catalogue 
always in store, we are prepared to fill all orders with the utmost prompt¬ 
ness, a matter of great importance to many, avoiding the vexatious delays 
formerly so common. 

W. H. WALMSLEY A CO. 

April 1, 1888. 

Cable Address: “QUALMSEY.” 

We do not pay the postage on articles ordered to be sent by mail, except- 
ing Books. The necessary amount must be inclosed with the order. 




A Classified and Illustrated 


PRICE-LIST 

OF 

Photographic Cameras, 

LENSES. 

AND OTHER 


APPARATUS AND MATERIALS 


FOR THE USE OF 


AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS. 



W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., 


SUCCESSORS TO, AND SOLE AGENTS FOR, 

R. & J. BECK, 

ITo. 1016 CHESTNUT STREET, 


PHILADELPHIA. 





Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884 , by 
W. H, WALMSLEY & CO., 

In the Office of the Librarian, at Washington, D. C. 






INTRODUCTION, 


The love of pictures and the desire to reproduce in some manner the linea¬ 
ments of a beau tit ul or beloved form, or striking bit of landscape are universal 
passions of mankind. They have existed from the remotest antiquity, and all 
that is left to tell of the existence of races long since passed away are their rude 
carvings and drawings upon implements of stone and pottery found in their 
tenantless graves. Rut, with all their longings and aspirations, how few pos¬ 
sessed the ability to give their mental pictures a more tangible shape until the 
Genius of the Camera appeared and bade them use the means he so freely placed 
at their disposal? Then, indeed, a new world was opened to our gaze, and, with 
the introduction of Dry Plates, the hitherto impossible was made so utterly an 
every-day matter that in viewing the accurate scenes of foreign lands presented 
to our view, we lose sight of the means whereby they were procured and thus 
brought home to us. The magic exists none the less, however, and can be 
turned to account by any one who possesses an eye for the picturesque and 
beautiful, and the patience to master the few preliminary difficulties that go 
before all achievements. 

Photography is not a Fine Art, but is a most excellent handmaiden thereto, 
and many eminent artists do not hesitate to call in its aid to their inspirations. 
It educates the eye, teaches one to seek the salient points in a landscape or bit of 
architecture, and impresses the same upon the memory in a wonderful and 
imperishable manner. It is a fascinating pursuit, entices its devotees to seek a 
closer communion with nature, affords needed exercise to the man of sedentary 
habits, promotes digestion, and carries one in the dismal winter months back to 
many a summer ramble whilst looking on the pictured mementos of the same. 
What if some plates are “ fogged,” others “over” or “underexposed,” or the 
“developer” lias gone astray, there will still be found a good balance on the 
right side of the account. 

And it is an inexpensive “ hobby.” Look over the succeeding pages, and note 
for what an insignificant outlay of money an “Outfit” capable of producing 
finished work may be procured. We have seen pictures made with ten-dollar 
Cameras of which any worker might be proud. Our advice to all is to purchase 
at the outset the best Camera and Lenses they can afford, but not to forego the 
possession of any , because they cannot buy the more costly ones. The lowest- 
priced instrument herein described will do most excellent and satisfactory work 
if properly handled ; the intelligent and enthusiastic operator is as important * 
factor in the proceeding as the tools with which he works. 



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INTRODUCTION. 


In compiling this Catalogue of Cameras and other articles pertaining to Pho¬ 
tography, it has been our aim to gather together in a succinct and classified 
manner the best of everything now attainable relating to Amateur Photog¬ 
raphy and the needs of its devotees. In no other Commercial Price List pub¬ 
lished on either side of the Atlantic is there such a varied fund of information 
on the subject to be found; and it is the only one in which any classified system 
is attempted. Beginning with the lowest-priced Cameras (but cheap and good), 
the reader is led through a tempting array of the latest devices and appliances 
up to the very best, regardless of cost. Then come the various parts and appli¬ 
ances which make up an ‘■‘outfit”—Lenses, Plate Holders, Tripods, etc., suc¬ 
ceeded by Developing and Printing outfits, to suit all desires and all purses— 
ending with a valuable selection of Standard formulae of various sorts. The 
mysteries of Plioto-Micrography are explained in a clear and concise manner, 
and cameras specially designed for this purpose are illustrated and described. 
Each article is designated by its own particular number, so that in ordering, it 
is merely necessary to give the number, without going to the trouble of writing 
out its name or description. The price of each article is also given, and the same 
will be strictly adhered to; one price to all, and that the lowest, at which first- 
class goods only (for we deal in no others), can be afforded. We guaran¬ 
tee every article sold, and if any is not satisfactory, will in every instance make 
it so. Although scarcely three years have elapsed since we added this branch 
to our business, we have already attained the position of the leading house in 
Amateur Photographic requisites in America; which has only been reached, 
and can be retained, by keeping the best of everything, at the lowest prices, and 
dealing fairly with every one. 

R, & J. Beck (of London—of which famous house we are the only American 
representatives) have added the making of Photographic Cameras and Lenses 
to their extensive business, and we now have a full supply of same for the Ama¬ 
teur and Professional Photographer. The same care and skill which have kept 
their Microscope Objectives in the van for more than the third of a century has 
been given to the construction of the Photographic Lenses. Their new Rapid 
Autograph Lenses. Nos. 2760-68 of this List, are unsurpassed by any, whilst 
their cost is very moderate. We are also direct importers of the Lenses of Ross, 
Dallmeyer, and Darlot; those of the latter bearing our firm name engraved on 
them by the maker. We import our Sensitized Albumen papers, Pyrogallic 
Acid, and some other chemicals direct from the makers in Paris, whilst those 
of domestic brands are obtained from the manufacturers, fresh and pure. 

We have recently added a Dark Room to our establishment, replete with every 
convenience, the use of which is freely offered to our friends and customers, to 
whom every instruction will be given by competent assistants, without charge. 
From those at a distance who cannot visit our establishment in person, we solicit 
inquiries, which will be carefully and fully answered by return post. 

The mechanical part of Photography, with modern Dry Plates, is very easily 
acquired, and presents no serious difficulties to any. It is practiced by very many 
ladies all over the country, and has as enthusiastic devotees among the fair sex 
as with the opposite one. It promotes digestion, gives one a taste for healthy 
exercise, and enables him to preserve many a scene for after contemplation that 
would otherwise be buried in oblivion. Therefore, we say to one and all, old 
and young, be not discouraged by seeming difficulties in the way, but try for 
yourselves. Our Mr. Walmsley is now preparing a little practical work, giving 
valuable hints to beginners, not found elsewhere in connected form, and we hope 
soon to announce its appearance. 


W. H. WALMSLEY <k CO. 


CAMERAS. 


FAVORITE APPARATUS OUTFITS. 



Nos. 2500-2513. 

No. 

2500. Outfit A. For making 4x5-inch Pictures,. 

This outfit comprises a Favorite Camera, with rubber bel¬ 
lows and folding platform, one Double Dry Plate Holder rever¬ 
sible, Achromatic View Lens, Folding Tripod, and Cai rying Case. 

2501. Outfit B. For making 5x8-inch Pictures, ..... 

The same as Outfit A in all respects excepting size. 

2502. Outfit C. For making 5x8-inch and Stereoscopic Pictures, . 

The same in all respects as Outfit B, with the addition of a pair 
of matched Lenses for making Stereoscopic Pictures. 

2503. Outfit D. For making Pictures 6}x8i inches,. 

The same as Outfit A in all respects excepting size. 

2504. Output E. For making Pictures 8x10 inches,. 

The same as Outfit A in all respects excepting size. 

2505. Output A A. Complete for Field Service,. 

This equipment consists of Outfit A, with the addition of one 
Focusing Cloth, one Ruby Lantern, and one dozen 4x5 Dry Plates. 

2500. Outfit B B. Complete for Field Service,. 

This equipment consists of Outfit B, with the addition of one 
Focusing Cloth, one Ruby Lantern, and one dozen 5x8 Dry Plates. 

2507. Outfit C C. Complete for Field Service, . . . . 

This equipment consists of Outfit C, with the addition of one 
Focusing Cloth, one Ruby Lantern, and one dozen 5x8 Dry Plates. 

2508. Outfit D D. Complete for Field Service, . . . • 

This equipment consists of Outfit I), with the addition of one 
Focusing Cloth, one Ruby Lantern, and one dozen 6£x8£ Dry 
Plates. 

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Price. 
$10 00 


12 00 
18 50 

14 00 
26 00 
12 25 

15 00 

21 50 

18 00 
















& W. H, WALMSLEY & C0 V PHILADELPHIA. 


WATERBURY OUTFITS. 



Nos. 2509-2512. 


The Waterbury Cameras which we have introduced this season (1886) are, 
like other cameras and apparatus now made by the American Optical Company 
>—unapproachable! 

As we have had urgent requests for 4x5 and 6Vx8t sizes of Waterbury Outfits 
we are now prepared to announce our readiness to supply such in addition to 
the 5x8 size. For the benefit of those who have not seen a Waterbury Camera 
we present the above illustration, and add that these cameras are made of ma¬ 
hogany- They have rubber bellows, folding platform, single swing, vertical 
shifting front, side latch for making bed rigid instantaneously, and are as light 
and compact as substantial cameras can be constructed. 


No. 

2509. Waterbury Outfit, for 4x5-inch Pictures, 

This Outfit comprises the following articles: 

1 Single Swing Camera, described above. 

1 New Style Double Dry Holder. 

1 Wooden Carrying Case. 

1 Taylor Tripod. 

1 No. 1 Waterbury Lens with a set of Stops. 

2510. Waterbury Outfit, for 4ix5V-inch Pictures, 

Phis Outfit is the same as 2509 in all respects, excepting size. 
2510*. Waterbury Outfit, for 4|x6V-inch Pictures 

r lhis Outfit is the same as 2509 in all respects, excepting size. 

2511. Waterbury Outfit, for 5x7-inch Pictures, 

This Outfit is the same as 2509 m all respects, excepting size. 
2511*. Waterbury Outfit, for 5x8-inch Pictures, . . 7 . 

This Outfit is the same as 2;>09 in all respects, excepting size. 

2512. Waterbury Outfit, for 6Jx8Hneh Pictures, . . ? . 

ihis Outfit is the same as 2509 in all respects, excepting size. 


Price. 
$12 00 


14 00 

15 00 

16 00 
16 50 
20 00 




































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In cases where exposed Plates are taken to a photographer’s and there de¬ 
veloped, printed from, and mounted on cardboard, any of the above equipments 
lack nothing that is essential. We recommend the amateur to finish his own 
pictures, and hence to procure one of the following equipments, which are com¬ 
plete in every requisite for making the highest class pictures, lacking nothing 
for view taking, development, and the printing and mounting of photographs. 


No. Price. 

2515. Equipment A A A. Complete in every requisite, .... $20 00 

This equipment consists of Outfit A, with Developing Outfit No. 

3103 and Printing Outfit No. 3110, for 4x5 Pictures. 

2516. Equipment B B B. Complete in every requisite, . . . . 24 50 

This equipment consists of Outfit B, with Developing Outfit^No. 

3104 and Printing Outfit No. 3111, for 5x8 Pictures. 

2517. Equipment C C C. Complete in every requisite, . . . .3100 

This equipment consists of Outfit C, with Developing Outfit No. 

3104 and Printing Outfit No. 3111, for 5x8 and Steieoscopic Pic¬ 
tures. 

2518. Equipment D D D. Complete in every requisite, . . . . 28 00 

This equipment consists of Outfit D, with Developing Outfit No. 

3105 and Printing Outfit No. 3112, for 6£x8£-inch Pictures. 


“NEW MODEL” CAMERAS. 



No. 2520. 4x5. No. 2521. 5x8. 


These Cameras are designed especially for the million—well made, accurate, 
reliable, easily worked, simple, practical, and cheap. 

The Camera-box is made of the best seasoned cherry, well finished in the 
natural wood. The Focusing Screen is hinged to camera-back, which is more 
convenient and less liable to loss and breakage than a removable one. The back 
with screen, slides upon the bed, being fastened by a set screw when the focus 
has been obtained. The Tripod is attached to the bed by a screw which, while it 
allows the swinging of box horizontally, or entire removal, remains in its socket 
at all times, thus obviating danger of loss. The lens is of remarkably fine quality, 
giving sharp definition and great depth of focus. The diaphragms are removable 
—a point of the greatest importance, to compensate for the varying strength of 
different lights. This is the only low-priced Camera in the market having this 
improvement. The Plate Holder is made on a greatly improved plan, doing 














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away with ledges, and thus exposing all of the plate to the action of the light, 
making a picture the full size of plate. By the old method a quarter of an 
inch all around was lost. The Tripod Legs are jointed, capable of folding to half 
length, but when in position are rigid and firm. A Carrying Case with handle is 
furnished with each outfit, and will take four Holders, a Focusing Cloth, Lens 
Cap, etc. The 5x8 and 6Jx8£ sizes are provided, at a slight extra cost, with rising 
and falling fronts, a swinging back , hinged and folding beds (almost indispensable 
adjuncts for some views), and are adjustable for stereoscopic work , having double 
lenses, on interchangeable fronts with partitions. All the sizes are reversible, 
thus allowing the pictures to be taken either vertically or horizontally, as may 
be desired. 


No * ' Price. 

2520. Outfit No. 1. For making 4x5-inch Pictures, ... . $10 00 

This outfit comprises a “New Model Camera,” with rubber 
bellows and rigid platform, one Double Dry Plate Holder, Achro¬ 
matic View Lens, with three removable Diaphragms, Folding 
Tripod, and Carrying Case. 

2521. Outfit No. 2. For making 5x8-incli Pictures,.12 00 

This outfit comprises the same articles as those with No. 2520, 
but of larger size. 

2522. Outfit No. 2, with the addition of an extra front, partition, and pair 

of Lenses for Stereoscopic work,.19 00 

2523. Outfit No. 3. For making 6£x8i-inch Pictures, . . . . 14 00 

This outfit comprises the same articles as those furnished with 
No. 2520, but of larger size. 

2524. Outfit No. 3, with the addition of an extra front, partition, and 

pair of Lenses for Stereoscopic work,. 21 00 


IMPROVED “ NEW MODEL ” CAMERAS. 



Nos. 2525-2528. 


2525. Outfit No. 4. For making 5x8-inch Pictures, 

This outfit consists of an “ Improved New Model Camera,” 
"which has rack and pinion adjustment of focus, rising and falling 














































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No. 

Front, adjusting for sky or foreground ; Folding Bed, for com¬ 
pactness in packing, and Single Swing Back. All the other appa¬ 
ratus is the same as that furnished with No. 2521. 

2526. Outfit No. 4, with the addition of an extra front, partition, and 

pair of Lenses for Stereoscopic work,. 

2527. Outfit No. 5. For making 6Vx8£-inch Pictures, . . . . 

This outtit consists of an “ Improved New Model Camera,’’ 
with the same apparatus as that furnished with No. 2525, but of 
larger size. 

2528. Outfit No. 5, with the addition of an extra front, partition, and 

pair of Lenses for Stereoscopic work,. 

The Developing and Printing Outfits Nos. 3100-02 and 3107-09 
are specially designed for use with these Cameras. 


Trice; 


$25 00 
22 00 


29 00 


THE PETITE CAMERA. 



No. 2532. 


This little gem of a camera was made to suit the refined taste of one of Vas- 
sar’s fair students. The design on the part of the manufacturers was to reduce 
the impedimenta for an outing to the minimum, providing a 31x41 camera (to 
make negatives of suitable size for lantern slides), with single swing, folding 
bed, vertical shifting front, and other desirable improvements. So well has the 
design been carried out that many ladies will follow the example of Vassar’s 
pupils, and learn the fascination of picture-taking with one ot these finely 
polished mahogany cameras. Gentlemen in search of a pocket camera need 
not seek further. The Petite Camera and an enlarging camera will by many 
be considered a satisfactory and complete equipment for such photographing as 
they desire to do. 

2530. Petite Camera, 31x41, with one Double Dry Plate Holder, . . $12 00 

2531. Petite Camera, same as 2532, with adjustable Feather Weight 

Tripod, and Canvas Case with Shoulder Strap, . . • . 17 00 











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EASTMAN’S 

INTERCHANGEABLE VIEW CAMERA 

(REVERSIBLE BACK). 



No. 2535-41. 


This Camera fully supplies the demand for a box combining Lightness, Rigid¬ 
ity, Strength, Compactness, and Fine Finish, with several novel features 
found in no other make, prominent among which are the Double Rising 
Front and Detachable Body and Bed. It is provided with two means for 
raising the lens, a movable front board of the usual construction, and an ad¬ 
justable frame, by means of which the whole front of the camera carrying the 
bellows can be raised and lowered at will, thus giving more than double the 
usual range of adjustment. The thumb-screws in the bed which control the 
vertical swing are so arranged that when unscrewed the body can be lifted from 
the bed and the bellows detached from the front by turning a button ; this fea¬ 
ture enables the substitution of one body for another of a different size on the 
same bed. For instance, a customer who purchases a camera of any given size, 
can at a future time obtain a back for any other size which will fit on the same 
bed, at an additional cost of only one-half the price of a new camera. The 
means employed for detaching the parts do not in any way add to the complex¬ 
ity of the camera. 

The plate-holders are of two forms. The English book has the septum hinged 
inside, a matter of great convenience in filling. A pair of spring catches of unique 
design fasten the holder when closed. The Eureka Holder is light, strong, and 
cheap. 

The Eastman Camera has double rack-and-pinion for focusing, the rack-and- 
pinion being cut, not cast, and the movement is smooth and easy. 

The length of bed is adapted in each size to the shortest focus lens that will 
cover the plate, and an extension piece is provided with each camera for use 
with extra long focus lenses, or for copying. 

The reversible back carries the hinged ground glass frame, having hinges of 
such construction as will throw the frame out of the way of the roll-holder 
without detaching. The ground glass frame may be entirely detached if desired, 
being provided with spring catch hinges for that purpose. 




































































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The success attending the intro¬ 
duction of this Camera shows in an 
eminent degree the appreciation by 
the public of the efforts to supply, 
at a moderate price, a Camera of a 
liner grade of workmanship than 
has hitherto been obtainable in this 
country. The great care taken in 
all the details of the manufacture, 
from the scientific seasoning of the 
wood to its final polishing and the 
lacquering of the brass work, leaves 
little to be desired even by the 
critical, while the design com¬ 
bines in the highest degree the 
essential qualities of the perfect 
Camera, 

Strength, Lightness, Compact¬ 
ness, ltlGIDITY. 

In recommending the purchase 
of a fine Camera, we would suggest 
to the intending purchaser that the 
extra expenditure of a few dollars 
is soon forgotten in the satisfaction 
of possessing a really good piece of 
apparatus, whilst a poor one is a 
continual source of dissatisfaction 
and regret. 



Nos. 2532-2541. 

Eastman Camera, with Eureka Ad¬ 
juster and Roll-Holder. 


THE EUREKA GROUND GLASS ADJUSTER, 


recently designed for these Cameras, combines all the advantages of the spring 
actuated ground glass and the old style hinged back, inasmuch as it can be used 
either way. The great advantages of having it without springs to retard intro¬ 
duction of holder, and in having it close flat and snug, will be appreciated by 
those who have experienced the drawbacks of other styles. 


31x 4± Camera will take 4fx 5£, . 

4£x 5£ Camera will take 4tx 5£, 5 x 8, 

5x7 Camera will take 4Ix 5£, 5x8, 6£x 8£, 

5x8 Camera will take 5 x 7, 6£x 8£, . 

6£x 8£ Camera will take 5x7, 5x8, 8 xlO, 

8 xlO Camera will take 6£x 8£, 10 xl2, 11 xl4, 

10 x!2 Camera will take 6£x 8£, 8 xlO, 11 xl4, 

11 x!4 Camera will take 8 xlO, 10 xl2, 14 xl7, 

14 xl7 Camera will take 11 xl4, 17 x20, 18 x22, 

17 x20 Camera will take 14 xl7, 18 x22, 20 x24, 

18 x22 Camera will take 14 xl7, 17 x20, 20 x24, 

20 x24 Camera will take 17 x20, 18 x22, . 


. . extra backs. 

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ii 

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14x17, “ 

17x20, " 

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Nos. 2532-2541. 

Eastman Camera, with Eureka Adjuster and Plate-Holder. 


PRICE LIST OF EASTMAN’S INTERCHANGEABLE VIEW CAMERAS. 


No. 

Size of Plate. 

Complete Camera, 
including Extension Bed, 
ono extra Lens Board, 
and one Double 
Holder. 

Extra Back and one 
Double Holder. 

1 

Double Holders, Book 
Form. 

Double Holders, Eureka. 

Eastman-Walker Roll- 
Holders, Model of 

1887. 

2532. 

31 x 41 

$25 00 

$12 50 

Not made. 

$1 

40 

$9 00 

2533. 

41 x 51 

26 00 

13 00 

<< 

1 

40 

10 00 

2534. 

4ix 61 

28 00 

14 00 

U 

1 

40 

10 00 

2535. 

5x7 

32 00 

16 00 

$2 50 

1 

50 

12 50 

2536. 

5x8 

34 00 

17 00 

2 50 

1 

60 

12 50 

2537. 

6£x 8£ 

36 00 

18 00 

4 20 

2 

00 

16 00 

2538. 

8 xlO 

40 00 

20 00 

6 00 

2 

40 

20 00 

2539. 

10 xl2 

50 00 

25 00 

8 00 

3 

50 

24 00 

2540. 

11 xl4 

60 00 

30 00 

10 00 

4 

00 

30 00 

2541. 

14 xl7 

75 00 

37 50 

12 50 

6 

00 

40 00 

2541*. 

17 x20 

85 00 

42 50 

15 00 

8 

00 

50 00 

2541*-. 

18 x22 

90 00 

45 00 

18 00 

10 

00 

60 00 

2541*'--. 

20 x24 

100 00 

50 00 

21 00 

15 

00 

75 00 


Complete Cameras liave canvas carrying-cases. Extra backs liave wood 
carrying-cases. 


Cameras with hinged ground-glass adjusters, or with Eureka adjusters, same 
price. 

Book-Holders (English style) can be furnished only for the hinged adjusters. 
Eureka Holders can be furnished for either style adjusters. No charge for 
fitting roll-holders purchased with Cameras. 
















































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PORTRAIT CAMERAS. 



Nos. 2547-o4. 


No. 

2547. 

Portrait Camera, 

For Plates. 

41 x 5£ 

Without 
Swing Back. 

$17 00 

Single 
Swing Back. 

$22 00 

Double 
Swing Back 

$27 00 

2548. 

14 

44 

6£x 8£ 

33 00 

38 00 

43 00 

2549. 

(4 

44 

8 xlO 

38 00 

43 00 

47 50 

2550. 

n 

44 

10 xl2 

47 50 

55 00 

60 00 

2551. 

44 

44 

11 xl4 

55 00 

64 00 

71 00 

2552. 

44 

44 

14 xl7 

68 00 

78 00 

88 00 

2553. 

44 

44 

17 x20 

85 00 

95 00 

105 00 

2554. 

44 

44 

18 x22 

95 00 

100 00 

110 00 



No. Price. 

2542. The Gem Camera. Complete with four 1-0 Darlot Tubes, . . $28 00 

This Camera will make four, eight, or sixteen pictures on a 1 plate; or two 

cards on a £ plate. 

2542*. The Gem Camera, without the four tubes,.$18 00 

2543. The Gem Camera complete, £ size, with six Darlot Tubes, . 34 00 

This Camera will make six pictures on a £ plate. 

2543.* The Gem Camera, £ size, without the six tubes, . 


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ANTHONY’S NOVEL VIEW-CAMERAS. 



fiG. No. 1. Novel, A iew-Camera in position for Vertical Pictures. 



Nos. 2555-2559. 


Fig. No. 2. Novel View-Camera, showing method of reversing. 

These Cameras are made in the best possible manner, and of first quality Ma¬ 
hogany, in good, hard varnish finish. They have Single and Double Swing 
Backs, Cone Bellows, and Folding Beds; are very light, compact, and strong, 
rheii peculiar construction admits of making the pictures either vertically or 
horizontally with equal ease, the change of position being effected very quickly 

The rear part of the Camera is separated from the bed by merely pushing 
from left to right, the keyhole slots releasing the heads of the screws. 

The front end of the bellows is arranged so as to revolve in a light frame¬ 
work, which runs on the two hollow upright brass rods ; when the rear of the 
Camera is separated from the bed, the entire bellows revolves at the same timo 
with the rear. When this is turned on its side and replaced on the screw the 
Camera is reversed. The whole operation of reversing a 5x8 camera requires 
but two seconds by the watch. 1 

They are made with as long a bellows as possible, the 5x8 being about four 
inches longer than those of the ordinary kind. The ground glass is liimred to 
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No. Price. 

2555. Anthony’s Novel View-Camera, 4x5,.$17 50 

With Single Swing, one Double Plate Holder, and Carrying 
Case. 

2550. Anthony’s Novel View-Camera, 41x0V,. 20 00 

With Single Swing, one Double Plate Holder, and Carrying 
Case. 

2557. Anthony’s Novel View-Camera, 5x8,. 20 00 

With Single Swing, one Double Plate Holder, and Carrying 
Case. 

2558. Anthony’s Novel View-Camera, 01x81,. 25 00 

With Single Swing, one Double Plate Holder, and Carrying 
Case. 

2559. Anthony’s Novel View-Camera, 8x10, .30 OO 

With Single Swing, one Double Plate Holder, and Carrying 
Case. 

(The three latter sizes have Stereoscopic partitions and extra front.) 


AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY’S CAMERAS. 



Nos. 2505-2508. 


2555*. American Optical Company’s Outfit No. 202, . . . * 22 00 

This outfit comprises a Folding Mahogany Polished Camera for 
taking pictures 4x5 inches, with Folding Bellows Body , Single 
Swing, Hinged Bed, Brass Guides, and a Shifting Front for ad¬ 
justing the sky and foreground, with one Daisy Double Dry Plate 
Holder, one Canvas Carrying Case, and one Extension Tripod, 

No. I. 

2550*. American Optical Company’s Outfit No. 202 A, . . . .24 00 

This outfit is the same as No. 202, but adapted for taking pictures 
44x51 inches. 

2507*. American Optical Company's Outfit, No. 202 B, . . .20 00 

This outfit is the same as No. 202, but adapted for taking pictures 
44x01 inches. 

2568*. American Optical Company’s Outfit No. 203. 30 00 

This outfit comprises a Folding Mahogany Camera, French pol¬ 
ished, for taking 5x8-inch pictures, and also for Stereoscopic views. 

Single Swing, Brass Guides, and Shifting Front, together with one 
Daisy Dry Plate Holder, one Extension Tripod No. 2, and Canvas 
Carrying Case. 














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PHOTOGRAPHIC OUTFITS FOR BICYCLISTS. 



No. 2560. 


So popular has amateur photography become among wheelmen that the two 
amusements are now almost identical. The “Wheel” allows unbounded op¬ 
portunities to the amateur photographer to gather choice landscape views 
which lie could not get otherwise. 


No. 

2560. “ Ne Plus Ultra” Bicyclists’ Piioto-Oittfit, 

This Outfit comprises an imitation Mahogany Camera (31x41) 
with Vertical Shifting Front, Folding Bed, and Hinged Ground 
Glass Focusing Screen ; a Universal Joint Bicycle Attachment; a 
No. 1 Waterbury Lens with Stops, one Double Plate Holder, and 
a Canvas Case, with Shoulder Straps. 

1 he advantages o( this outfit are its Lightness and Compactness, 
and the ease with which it can be brought into use—a new device 
on bed of the Camera permitting it to be made rigid, or to fold 
instantaneously. There are no loose pieces. The outfit complete 
weighs 2 pounds 3 ounces. 

2561. The “ Mignon ” Bicyclists’ Piioto-Oijtfit, 

This Outfit comprises a Finely Polished Mahogany Camera] 
with Swing Back, Vertical Shifting Front, Hinged Ground Glass 
Focusing Screen, Folding Bed, Rack and Pinion Front Focusing 
Adjustment, and no loose pieces; a Universal Joint Bicycle At¬ 
tachment, Beck’s Autograph Lens No. 2, with Instantograpli 
Shutter, one Double Plate Holder, and Canvas Saddle Bag lined 
with Flannel. 

2562. The “ Mignon ” Bicyclists’ Camera, with Plate Holder and Case 

2562*. The Bijou Camera,. 

The Bijou Camera is the neatest and most compact little camera 
made. When folded it measures 5x5x3* inches, and weighs only 
14* ounces. It has a Sliding Front, Hinged Ground Glass, and 
Folding Bed; is made of Mahogany, with Swing Back, and alto¬ 
gether is an elegant little instrument. 


Price. 
$10 00 


65 00 


25 00 
12 00 

















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DETECTIVE CAMERAS. 



Detective Cameras (so-called) are now in universal use, and few travelers go 
abroad without including one of those handy little boxes in their outfit. Hun¬ 
dreds of mementos of travel are thus secured that otherwise would bo lost 
forever. A Heck lens insures a perfect picture, which is made by merely press¬ 
ing on a concealed spring. 

Price. 

2563. Scovill’s Detective Camera, 31x11,.3 0 00 

Complete in small Morocco Covered Case, with Heck's Autograph 
Lens No. 2, InstantaneousHhutter, and three Double Plate-Holders. 

2563*. Scovill’h Detective Camera, 4x5, . 05 00 

Complete with same fittings as 2569. 

2564. Scovill’s Detective Camera, 41x0$,. 00 00 

Complete with same fittings as No. 2563 and Deck’s Autograph 
Lens No. 3, 5x8. 

2564*. Scovill’h Detective Camera, 5x7,. 100 00 

Complete with, name fittings an 2564. 

Any of the above Cameras, fitted with Eastman- Walker Jtoll- 
Jfolders ami .Scovill’s Automatic Tally for an additional chanje of 
fifteen dollars. 

2565. Waterbury Detective Camera, 4x5,. 25 00 

Complete with Finder, Quick Lens, Instantaneous Shutter, 
and two Double Plate-Holders. 

2565*. Watkbbury Detective Camera, 4x5,. 35 00 

With Roll-Holder and same fittings as No. 2565. 

2566. Eastman’s Detective Camera, 4x5,. 50 00 

With Roll-Holder, Rapid Lens, and Alligator Shutter. 

2567. Gray’s Concealed Camera, 5j| inch,.15 00 

Complete with Instantaneous Lens and Shutter. 

2568. Gray’s Concealed Camera, 6% inch, . 25 00 

Complete with Instantaneous Lens and Shutter. 

These are true Detective Cameras, being worn beneath the waist¬ 
coat, the lens protruding through a button hole entirely unobserved; 
and they can be manipulated without being seen. ,Six pictures 
can be made on one plate with 2567, and four with 2568. 


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FLAMMANG’S PATENT 

REVOLVING BACK CAMERAS. 



Nos. 2575-2582. 


These are the finest View Cameras ever constructed,” so says every photog¬ 
rapher who has examined any of them, and this exclamation is not merely a 
tribute to the beauty and grace of their design ; for invariably the desire has at 
the same time been expressed to possess one of these truly novel and 
substantial Cameras. 

PRICE-LIST. 

Revolving Rack Cameras , each in a Canvas Carrying-Case, with one Daisy Plate Solder 

Price. 


No. 

2574. 

Flammang’s Revolving 

Back Camera, for view 4x5 

inch, 

Single 

Swing. 

$31 00 

Double 

Swing. 

$36 00 

2575. 

46 a 

6 6 

it u 

41 x 51 

66 

33 00 

38 00 

2576. 

44 46 

66 

a a 

5x7 

46 

35 00 

40 00 

2577. 

66 6 6 

46 

a a 

5ix 7 

46 

35 00 

40 00 

2578. 

66 4 6 

46 

a a 

5x8 

44 

35 00 

40 00 

2579. 

66 66 

46 

a u 

Glx 81 

64 

45 00 

50 00 

2580. 

6 6 6 6 

66 

a a 

8 xlO 

46 

50 00 

55 00 

2581. 

6 6 6 6 

66 

a n 

10 xl2 

64 

65 00 

70 00 

2582. 

6 6 6 6 

66 

“ a 

11 xl4 

66 

77 50 

82 5Q 


Please state , ivhen ordering 

, whether front 

or back focus is desired. 



Grace and strength are combined in the Revolving Back Camera, and its 
highly desirable features are gained without the sacrifice of steadiness or any 
other essential principle in a good camera. Indeed, its merit is such, that out¬ 
door photogi aphy will be advanced and made more attractive by its introduction. 
















































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BLAIR’S ENGLISH COMPACT REVERSIBLE BACK CAMERA. 



The illustration gives a partial front view of this Camera folded, showing the 
sunken tripod-top with Clamping Screw. The centre of the latter is tapped to 
receive a regulation Tripod Screw, thus enabling the operator to use any other 
form of tripod than that supplied with the Camera. When folded (as shown in 
the illustration) the three smaller sizes are but 3i inches thick, whilst the 8x10 
is 4 inches. They are made of the best selected mahogany, French polished, 
and trimmed with hand-finished brass mountings. Each is contained in a 
Canvas-covered Carrying Case, arranged to hold the Camera and four Plate 
Holders. The price includes Carrying Case, one Feather Weight Plate Holder, 
and Improved Combination Tripod. 

PRICE-LIST. 


No. 

Size. 

Size of Lens Board. 

Capacity for 
Length of Focus. 

Price. 

S. S. 

2585 

5x7 

3§ in. sq. 

17 in. 

$45.00 

2586 

5x8 

4£ “ 

18 “ 

50.00 

2587 

6Ix8£ 

4i “ 

18 “ 

50.00 

2588 

8x10 

6 “ 

20 “ 

55.00 


BLAIR’S IMPROVED REVERSIBLE BACK CAMERA. 

This Camera, whilst the lighestof any in the American market, is perfectly 
firm and rigid, being constructed in the most thorough and workmanlike 
manner of the best materials. The “ Feather-Weight ” Double Plate Holders, 
with which it is provided, are perfectly light-tight, yet so thin and small that 
seven of them can be carried within the folding bed of the Camera when the 
latter is packed in its Carrying Case, thus giving the operator the use of fourteen 
plates in a day’s outing. 

The reversing of the back is accomplished by simply pressing a spring and 
changing the holder from vertical to horizontal, and as great pains are taken to 
have very accurate adjustments on all sides, no appreciable gain could be made 
were it constructed to revolve, whilst increase in bulk would be necessitated. 












































































































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Nos. 2590-2593. Closed. 


Another unique part of its construction is the means of attaching the plate 
holder and ground glass. The latter is held by the four corners, and kept in 
position, wherever it may come to a bearing, by aspring; and when the plate 
holder is to be inserted, the lateral movement of a couple of inches causes the 
ground glass frame to recede sufficiently for the holder to be slid in freely with¬ 
out a spring to retard its motion or jar the camera; and when in position, and 
the ground glass frame acted upon by the spring is released, the latter lies 
firmly behind the plate holder, keeping it in position. 

The stationary portion of the bed has two sockets for attaching the tripod, 
which enables the operator to balance his camera whether using a short or lono- 
focus lens. In using the former, the folding portion of the bed must be turned 
up, otherwise it would interfere with the view. 



Nos. 2590-2593. Extended. 


No. Size of Plate. 

2590. Blair’s Reversible-Back Camera, 41 x 51 

2591. “ “ “ 5x7 

2592. “ “ “ 6Jx 81 

2593. “ “ “ 8 xlO 

Each of the above Cameras is provided with one 

Plate Holder and Carrying Case. 


Single 
Weight. Swing. 

31 lbs., “ 

4 « u 

5 “ « 

71 “ “ 

“ Feather Weight ” 


Price. 
$28 00 
31 00 
35 00 
40 00 
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NOVELETTE COPYING AND VIEW CAMERA. 


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I lie bed ol this Camera is in three sections. By removing the rear one a regu¬ 
lar 8x10 Novelette box is obtained. The extra section is held firmly in position 
by two dowel pins and patent hook clamps, and can be removed in a moment. 


ENLARGING, REDUCING, AND COPYING CAMERAS. 



Nos. 2602-2605. 


wo * Price 

2602. Enlarging, Reducing, and Copying Camera, complete, 61x81, $10 00 

2603. “ “ “ “ “ 8 xIO, 35 GO 

2604. “ “ “ “ “ 10 xl2, 48 00 

2605. “ “ “ “ “ 11 xl4, 60 00 

The construction of these Cameras is clearly shown in the illustration. The 

box is square and arranged to carry plates either vertically or horizontally, 
the front and plate holder being reversible. Both are fitted with kits to carry 
any sized plates, from 31x41- to the full size of box. They are invaluable instru¬ 
ments for the production of lantern and other transparencies for copying and 
making enlargements on Bromide paper from small negatives. 

When ordering please specify number and size of kits wanted. 





























































































































































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ST. LOUIS 

REVERSIBLE BACK CAMERAS. 



Nos. 2606-2609. 


The St. Louis A iew Camera lifts no ecpial in beauty of design or lightness. 
The growing use of dry plates and the desire for rapid exposures led To its in¬ 
troduction, and because it adds to the grace and celerity of view-taking it has be¬ 
come vastly popular. A novel arrangement of a detachable carriage at the back 
combines such a multiplicity of adjustments in itself that a dry-plate holder 
may be reversed or be set for either an upright or horizontal picture —all of these 
movements, without once changing the plate holder in the carriage. 

In addition to the desirable features which the Back Focus Reversible Camera 
possesses, the latest and tinest pattern (front focus) has a rack and pinion move¬ 
ment, side latch tor instantaneously making the bed rigid, and the ground glass 
so arranged that the holder may be slid in front of it. The bed on the larger 
sizes is made in two sections so that a portion may be taken off when a short 
focus lens is used. Each Camera is supplied with Canvas Case and one Plate 
Holder. 


N°. For View. 

2606. St. Louis View Camera, 4ix5i, Reversible, 

2607. “ “ “ 5x7, “ 

2608. “ “ “ 6ix8i, “ 

2609. “ “ “ 8x10, “ 


Single Double 
Swing-back. Swing-back. 
. $26 00 $30 00 

. 32 00 35 00 

. 36 00 40 00 

. 40 00 44 00 








































































































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BECK’S PORTABLE CAMERAS. 



Fig. 1.—No. 2610, avitit Phantom,Shutter No. 2811. 

One-fourth Actual Size. 

In order to meet the growing demand for Cameras of the most perfect con¬ 
struction, highest linish, and smallest weight and size compatible with strength 
and utility, the Messrs. Beck have added to their highly successful series of 
“ Autograph ” Lenses another of portable Camera Boxes worthy to carry the 
lenses produced by them. With the unrivaled facilities afforded by their per¬ 
fect machinery, trained workmen, and splendid stock of old Spanish mahogany, 
they have produced a series of Cameras which may well defy competition, and 
which have thus far been sold in advance of their production. Being now, how¬ 
ever, prepared to meet any probable demand promptly, we illustrate and 
describe them for the first time. 

The general construction of all the sizes is the same, and is well shown in the 
illustrations, Figures 1 and 2, which represent the quarter-plate size (No. 2610) 
drawn to a scale of one-fourth. Figure 1 shows the Camera with lens and plate 
holder in position, bellows extended, focusing screen folded on top of bellows, 
and Phantom shutter fitted to the lens, with a portion of the telescopic tripod. 
Figure 2 shows the same Camera drawn to same scale and folded ready for 
placing in its carrying-case. 

The boxes are all made square, with reversible backs, to allow the ready 
changing from horizontal to vertical without reversing the entire Camera. 
They are fitted with a single swing in the smaller sizes, which, by a most 
ingenious device, accomplishes all the work of a double-swing back ; the full- 
















































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plate size, however, lias a double swing. A double shifting front is also fur¬ 
nished with each size. The focusing is effected by means of a double rack and 
pinion, working with the utmost steadiness and smoothness, and the Cameras 
can be furnished with front or back focus, as may be desired, the former being 
preferable for the smaller sizes, and the latter for the large, if wide-angle lenses 
are to be employed. The plate holders or double backs are of marvelously 
perfect workmanship and finish ; the carrying-cases are of the best solid leather, 
with cloth-lined divisions for camera, plate holders, and tripod head, while 
the tripod itself is of telescopic form, and at once the strongest and lightest ever 
devised. In short, no care or expense has been spared to make these Cameras 
what they are the most perfect ones ever offered for sale in any market. 

Ol course, such work cannot be afforded at a low price, and the first cost of 
these Cameras is considerably above that of any others in our list; but viewed 
in the light of their general beauty, perfection, and utility, they are cheap, and 
will meet with the hearty approval of those who can appreciate the best. 



No. 

2610. Beck’s Portable Camera ; Outfit A. 

This outfit comprises Camera as described, for plates 4fx31, with 
three double backs, and fine Leather Carrying-Case. 

2611. Beck’s Portable Camera ; Outfit B, 

This outfit comprises Camera as above, with six double backs', 
Tripod, and fine Leather Carrving-Case. 

2612. Beck’s Portable Camera ; Outfit C, 

This outfit is the same as 2611, with the addition of Beck’s 
“Autograph” Lens, No. 2760. 

2615. Beck’s Portable Camera; Outfit G, 

This outfit comprises Camera, as described, for plates 5£x4f, 
with thiee double backs, and fine Leather Carrying-Case. 

2616. Beck’s Portable Camera ; Outfit II, . 

This outfit comprises Camera as above, with six double backs 
Tripod, and solid Leather Carrying-Case. 

2617. Beck’s Portable Camera; Outfit I. 

This outfit is the same as 2616, with the addition of Beck’s 
“Autograph” Lens. No. 2761. 

2621. Beck’s Portable Camera ; Outfit N, 

This outfit comprises Camera Box, as described, for plates 8x5 
Avitli three double backs, and solid Leather Carrying-Case. 

2622. Beck’s Portable Camera ; Outfit O, 

This outfit comprises Camera, as with 2621, with six double 
backs, Tripod, and solid Leather Carrying-Case. 


Price. 

$57 50 

82 50 

110 00 

65 00 

95 00 

125 00 

80 00 

115 00 

















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No. 

2023. Beck’s Portable Camera ; Outfit P, 


Price. 
$150 00 


This outfit is the same as 2022, with the addition of Beck’s 
“Autograph” Lens, No. 2702. 

2025. Beck’s Portable Camera ; Outfit R,. 

This outfit comprises Camera Box, as described, for plates 
8£xG£, with three double backs and solid Leather Carrying-Case. 
2020. Beck’s Portable Camera ; Outfit S, ..... 

This outfit comprises Camera, as with 2025, with six double 
backs, Tripod, and solid Leather Carrying-Case. 

2027. Beck’s Portable Camera; Outfit T, . . . • 

This outfit is the same as 2020, with the addition of Beck’s 


90 00 


125 00 


175 00 


“Autograph” Lens, No. 2763. 

The 8x5 and 8*x6i Cameras arc furnished with extra Long exten¬ 
sions —23 inches—at an additional cost of fifteen dollars each. 


WALMSLEY’S PH0T0MICR0GRAPHIC CAMERAS. 



No. 2041. Complete, as in 2043-44. 




No. 


Price. 


2040 WALMSLEY’S IMPROVED PlIOTO-MlCROGRAPHIC AND COPYING 

Camera, with Plate.Hol.ler and Extension Bed, . . . .*18 00 

2041. WALMSLEY’S IMPROVED PHOTO-MlCROGRAPHIC AND ENLARGING 
and Reducing Camera, with Double Shifting Front, Lens 
Carrier, etc., etc.,. 





























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No. Price. 

2642. Walmslby’s Photo-Micrographic Outfit B, $25 00 

This outfit comprises Camera and Plate Holder as in 2640, one 
Excelsior Lantern No. 2824, one dozen Plates 44x54, and one dozen 
ditto 34x44, for making negatives, one dozen special Transparency- 
Plates for Lantern Slides, and one Walmsley’s Focusing Glass, 

No. 2807. 

2643. Walmsley’s Pitoto-Micrographic Outfit C, . . . . 42 50 

This outfit comprises a Camera and one Plate Holder with Kits 
for plates 34x44, or 44x54, as in 2640, Platform to hold the Camera 
(made to order), and a Microscope Lamp with Duplex Burner, 
mounted so as to be maintained at a proper height above the plat¬ 
form to suit any Microscope ; Focusing Glass, No. 2807, two dozen 
Dry Plates for negatives, Developing Outfit No. 3103, and Printing 
Outfit No. 3110, for making negatives and finished prints from 
same. 

2644. Walmsley’s Photo-Micrographic Outfit D, . . . . 55 00 

This outfit is precisely the same as 2643, with the substitution of 
Copying Camera 2641 for 2640, and the addition of one dozen special 
Transparency Plates for Lantern Slides, with Mats, Covering Glass, 
and Needle Paper for binding their edges. 

2645. Platform to hold Camera and Microscope (made to order), . . 4 50 

2646. Plate Holder for Photo-Micrographic Camera, . . . l 85 

These Holders are fitted with Kits for carrying plates 34x44, or 
44x54, vertically or horizontally as may be desired. 
j.n ordering this Platform please state what Microscope is to be used with it, and 

the exact distance from the table to the centre of the eye-piece when the body is in¬ 
clined to a hor izontal position. 


ARACHNOIDISCUS EHRENBERGII. 



Phototype from a Photo-Micrograph, by W. H. Walmslet, 

X215° 





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MERGER’S PHOTO-MICROGRAPHIC CAMERA. 


No. 2649. 


The above illustration represents the Mercer Plioto-Micrographic Camera 
attached to a Microscope Stand ready for use, in so clear a manner as to require 
but little further explanation. The instrument is light and portable, for use at 
the work-table, with the Microscope in any position. 

It consists of small box, to which is attached a brass cone, having a diaw tube 
for insertion into the body of the Microscope. The weight, which is inconsid¬ 
erable, is carried upon the arm of the instrument, and is not allowed to 1 est 
upon the sliding parts, with the chance of deranging the focus during manipu¬ 
lation. The Camera is for plates 2Jx31 inches, which should be ot thin glass. 
The image upon these plates may be enlarged to any desired extent. This ap¬ 
paratus is quickly put in use, is inexpensive in working, and gives satislactory 

results. 

PRICE; 

No 

2649. Mercer’s Photo-Micrographic Camera, with one Plate Holder, $7 50 





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WALMSLEY’S IMPROVED PHOTO-MICRO CAMERA, 



No. 2641. 


The above illustration represents our Photo-Micrograpliic Camera in its latest 
improved or perfected form. From the simple box with long bellows, originally 
designed, this Camera has gradually grown, through alterations and additions 
suggested by its constant jwactical use, to the present elegant, compact and 
comprehensive instrument. 

The rear portion ol the box, carrying the focusing screen and plate holder 
slides with the bellows upon two Y-shaped ways, smoothly and without hitch 
or jar, being instantly secured at any point by a cam, operated by a convenient 
lever. The frame holding the ground glass is hinged at the bottom, and secured 
at the top,when in position, by a compact spring clip, which also holds the plate 
lolder when the latter is substituted lor the focusing screen. To the centre of 
the ground glass a large circle of thin glass is cemented with Canada balsam the 
effect of which is to present a far more delicate surface for focusing upon than 
can possibly be made by the most careful and delicate grinding The frame 
work upon which the screen and bellows slide is made with an extension" 
v Inch can be attached if it be necessary to use a considerable magnification 
requiring a long bellows, or removed when low powers and short bellows are 

rf;J aI rr ,n . ltStheempl ° yme, 't of an e y e -P‘ ee e. if the operator prefers 
that method of work, as many do, and for which a short Camera is desirable. 

le plate holder is single, the plate being inserted at the back either horizon¬ 
tally or vertically, and is provided with kits whereby negatives 31x4* or 
41x5}, may be made at will. 1 *’ °* 

But the most important improvement in this Camera is the one which con¬ 
verts it into a Copying Enlarging, or Reducing one, which is effected by intro- 
lucing any good rectilinear photographic lens into the middle division of the 
e lows, which is fitted with a stop-cam the same as that used at the rear of the 
be ows. The front of the box is fitted with a double shifting arrangement so 
. at upon removing the cone,a negative of either size made bv the clmera can 
be inserted and accurately centered ; then, by suitably manipukating the instru¬ 
ment an enlarged or reduced image may be cast upon the focufino- screen 
ena ding one, with the aid of transparency plates, to make lantern slides far 

7 a™, 7 C °, ntaCt printin - The Camera becomes now in fact a 
miniature reproduction of the large Copying Camera, No. 2605 of this Catalogue! 




































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Waimsley’s Photo-Micrographic Camera. 

This simple and inexpensive form of Camera, of which a very fair idea can be 
gained from the illustration, is designed to produce by the aid of Gelatine Dry 
Plates and ordinary Lamp-light, Photo-Micrographs of a high order of excel¬ 
lence, and of almost all transparent objects requiring microscopical examina¬ 
tion. It will answer equally well for photographing opaque bodies, if the latter 
be illuminated by the light of the sun reflected from a Silvered Mirror. 

Any Microscope, Monocular or Binocular, having an axial joint whereby the 
body can be inclined to a horizontal position, may be employed. The Micro¬ 
scope is placed upon a base-board four feet in length and nine inches in width, 
uJ>on one end of which is constructed a platform for holding the Camera, of such 
a height that the tube of the Microscope when inclined shall be precisely in the 
centre of the Camera, which is flrmly secured to the platform by a tliumb-screw 
beneath. 

The Camera box, which is square to allow reversal of the plates, has a remov¬ 
able cone front, and bellows sliding upon a frame, with an extension of three or 
four feet, which lias been found sufficient for all ordinary work, though it could 
be increased to any desired extent. A simple form of clamp holds the focusing 
frame tightly at any point of extension. A second front is provided to replace 
the one carrying the Cone, to which any ordinary photographic lens may be 
fitted, thus providing an excellent Camera for copying or other studio or labor¬ 
atory purposes. The focusing screen is of glass, with an exceedingly line 
ground surface mounted in a hinged frame, which is turned aside when the 
plate-holder is inserted. This screen is only used, however, in adjusting and 
centering the object, the final and delicate focusing being done on a sheet of 
plate-glass, as presently to bo described. 

The plate-liolder (single) is square, opening at the back to admit the plates, 
which can be placed either vertically or horizontally. The usual size of plate em¬ 
ployed is 41X5J inches, but there is a “kit” furnished also, which permits the use 
of plates 31X41—the proper size for Lantern Positives—which can be very readily 
made by contact printing from the finished negatives. 

Any coal oil or petroleum lamp of good illuminating power, and which can be 
placed at any desired height above the table, may be used. The Duplex Lamp, 
figured in the illustration on page 25, is admirably adapted to use with this 
Camera. It gives a strong white light through the glass composing its front, all 
the other rays being cut off by the metallic chamber and chimney containing 
the flame. It can be raised to any required height, and is recommended as 
being the best lamp for the purpose with which we are acquainted. 

Although any Microscope SI and with axial inclination maybe used, it has been 
found that those of the size a.id general form of Beck’s National and “Ideal” 
Stands are the best adapted to this class of work. The shortness of tube of the 
“Ideal” renders it specially valuable, whilst the revolving stage adds greatly to 
the proper adjustment of the object in the centre of the focusing screen, 
and the sub-stage carrying an achromatic Condenser is almost indispensable. A 
Mechanical Stage will also be found to greatly facilitate the necessary manipm 
lations; though the very simplest form of stage, with clips, will, with a little 
sare and patience, answer every requirement. 


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In using this simple apparatus, the base-board is to be placed upon a solid 
table and the Camera firmly secured to the platform, as shown in the illustra¬ 
tion. The Microscope (from which the Eye-piece has been removed, and the tube 
lined with a roll of dead black paper) is to be inclined to a horizontal position 
and firmly secured to the board by turn-buttons, with the end of the bod} 7- in¬ 
serted in the Cone front of the Camera; about the joining of which a piece of 
black cloth or velvet is to be wrapped to exclude all extraneous light. The lamp 
is now to be lighted and raised to such a height as will bring the flame exactly 
even with the centre of the stage ; the direct light being used without the mirror, 
which must be removed. It is presumed that the proper object-glass has 
already been attached to the Microscope body, and that an Achromatic Con¬ 
denser has likewise been inserted in the Sub-stage. A Kellner Eye-piece an¬ 
swers admirably for this purpose. A secondary Condenser is sometimes 
necessary between the lamp and stage, as shown in the engraving, to secure a 
bright and even illumination all over the focusing screen. This accomplished, 
the object to be photographed is placed upon the stage, secured in position by 
the clips or slides, and focused; which is readily done with the coarse adjust¬ 
ment, for the bellows of the Camera being still closed, one can observe the image 
on the screen and manipulate the milled head of the adjustment at the same 
time. 

The image having been accurately centered on the screen, the bellows is to be 
extended until the desired magnification is reached, when it will be found that 
its sharpness is considerably reduced, whilst the screen has been removed so 
far from the object that it is impossible to readjust the focus and observe the 
image at the same time without some special appliance, controllable from the 
screen end of the Camera. A very simple contrivance' has been adopted in this 
case, which works with the utmost smoothness and delicacy. A groove is turned 
in the periphery of the fine adjustment screw, around which a small cord is 
passed, and carried through a succession of screw-eyes on either side of the 
base-board to the rear, where a couple of small leaden weights are attached to 
its ends, thus keeping the cord taut. A very slight pull on either side, whilst 
the eye is fixed upon the image on the screen, suffices to adjust the focus with 
the utmost exactness. A glance at the illustration will show the arrangement of 
this focusing cord, which is applicable alike to stands having the fine adjust¬ 
ment screw on the nose-piece or at the rear of the compound body. 

Since no ground-glass has a sufficiently fine surface to admit of really sharp 
focusing of the image, with even moderately high powers—the final adjustment 
is made as follows: The front and back of the plate-holder having been re¬ 
moved, a sheet of plate-glass the size of the gelatine plate to be used is inserted, 
and the holder adjusted to the Camera, when, by means of a focusing glass 
placed against the outer surface of the plate, a sharp and accurate adjustmen 
can be made in a moment, after which nothing remains to be done toward 
securing the negative but to substitute (in the dark room) a sensitive plate for 
the plain glass, attach the holder to the Camera, and make the exposure. 

Gelatine plates, possessing the two qualities of extreme sensitiveness and great 
density after development, are essential for Plioto-Micrographic work. We 
specially recommend the Harvard Seed and Ripley plates as possessing these 
qualifications in an eminent degree. But for all objects possessing varieties of 
color,'especially varying shades of orange, yellow, or blue, Orthocliromatic plates 
are infinitely superior to all others—in fact, indispensable to the securing of satis¬ 
factory results. Carbutt’s Orthocliromatic plates meet this want perfectly, and 
are a boon to the Plioto-Microscopist. 

It having been found by actual work that the chemical and visual focii of the 
rays from a lamp are almost exactly coincident, there is no need of employing 
specially corrected objectives with this apparatus. And the following table of. 


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exposures with Beck’s Objectives may be depended upon as an accurate basis for 
work with the average of objects to be photographed, using “Diamond” plates: 

I V inch, 3 to 45 seconds. 

} “ i to IV minutes. 

4-10 “ i to 3 

1-5 “ 2 to 7 “ 

1-10 “ 5 to 10 “ 

For Opaque Objects, illuminated by sun-light, exposures of six to twenty 
seconds, depending upon the power employed and reflecting qualities of the 
specimen itself, will generally be found sufficient. 

A Binocular Microscope may be used for photographing quite as well as a 
Monocular by removing the Eye-piece of the straight tube, and arranging th« 
prism for monocular illumination. 


DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING THE NEGATIVES. 

To any one familiar with the ordinary processes of photography, the foregoing 
directions will be all-sufficient for the production of finished Negatives. But 
since there will, doubtless, be many Microscopists desirous of photographing 
their preparations, who have no knowledge whatever of the latter art, the fol¬ 
lowing simple directions are given to enable them so to do readily and with 
certainty. 

Presuming that all the preliminaries as described have been attended to, and 
that the plate-liolder, with its sensitized plate, has been attached to the Camera, 
proceed to make the exposure. A card having been placed between the lamp and 
stage of the Microscope, to prevent all light from entering the tube, the slide of 
plate-holder covering the plate is to be withdrawn. Wait a moment to allow 
the subsidence of all tremor, then gently remove the card and allow the light to 
fall upon the object, whilst (watch in hand) the time is carefully noted. When 
the full exposure is reached, replace the card and insert the slide in plate-holder, 
when the latter may be removed from the Camera box in safety. If more than 
one negative is to be made, it will be best to do them all before proceeding with 
the development, after a few experiments have given the operator a fair acquaint¬ 
ance with his subjects and time of exposure. 

The development may be made either by Ferrous Oxalate, Pyro, or Hydro- 
kinon, as the operator may prefer. The Pyro has the writer’s preference, as 
being more easily controlled, and producing negatives of greater density than 
the others. Formulae for all, however, are given, and the student may take his 
choice, with a certainty of success if directions are carefully followed. 

To make the Ferrous Oxalate developer, two solutions are necessary: 

No. 1.—Neutral Oxalate of Potassium.1G ounces. 

Hot water.48 “ 

Dissolve and add sufficient Citric acid to render the whole decidedly acid ; 
filter. 

No. 2.—Proto-sulphate of Iron. 8 ounces. 

Hot water...16 “ 

Dissolve and add 16 drops of Sulphuric acid ; filter. Both these solutions will 
keep indefinitely. 

To make the developing mixture, add one-half ounce of No. 2 solution to three 
ounces of No. 1, which will be sufficient to develop six plates of the size em¬ 
ployed, one after another. 






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The work thus far (with the exception of placing the plate in holder) has been 
done in the full light of day or lamp—tut now we must enter the dark room 
and depend solely upon the ruby light from our lantern. Remove the plate from 
the holder, place it in the developing tray, and pour the Ferrous Oxalate fluid 
over it with a rapid but steady sweep, to prevent the formation of air-bubbles, 
which may be still further guarded against by brushing the surface carefully 
with a camel’s-hair pencil. It is scarcely necessary to add that the film side of 
the plate is to be kept uppermost. 

If the exposure has been correctly timed, the image will begin to appear in 
from ten to twenty seconds; first the high lights, then the shadows, gradually 
deepening until the whole picture seems to have sunk, as it were, beneath the 
surface of the film and to appear on the back of the plate. Do not be afraid of 
overdoing the matter. A properly exposed plate can scarcely be over developed 
by Ferrous Oxalate; density is necessary to the production of satisfactory prints, 
and is much better obtained in the development than by after intensification. 

If the image appears very suddenly, flashing from all portions of the plate at 
once, it is an evidence of over-exposure , the remedy for which is to remove the 
plate at once to a vessel of water, add a few drops of a solution of Bromide of 
Potassium to the developer, return the plate to same, and finish the development. 
If, on the other hand, the image either does not appear at all, or so thin and in¬ 
distinct as to make certain no printing density can ever be reached by the most 
pioionged development, it is a sure sign of under-exposure , for which there is no 
other lemedy than to throw the plate awav and try again. 

The development completed, the plate is to be thoroughly washed in water* 
and placed for a minute or two in a saturated solution of alum to harden the film, 
and then (after again washing) it is to be transferred to a solution of “ Hypo” 
for fixing. The latter is made as follows: 


Hypo-sulphite of Soda, 
Water... 


8 ounces. 
32 “ 


The plate must be left in this solution until all milkiness has disappeared from 
its back, leaving only the clear negative; after which another washing, a further 
soaking in the alum bath, and a thorough washing in pure water, to remove all 
traces of the Hypo, followed by the final drying, give the finished negative 
ready for printing from. 

If the Pyro development bo preferred, the following formula will be found most 
satisfactory: 


1*—Distilled Water.48 ounces. 

Sulphite Soda. 8 “ 

Dissolve and filter; then add : 

Sulphuric acid, C. P.15 minims 
Pyrogallic “ l ounce. 


No. 2.— Carbonate Soda. 4 ounces, 

Potash.... 4 “ 

Water. 24 “ 

Dissolve and filter. 


To use, add to two ounces of No. 1, two drachms No. 2, and flow over the 
plate. If no image appears within half a minute, add of No. 2, drop bv drop 
until development begins. After detail is all out, if insufficient density results 
add more of No. 1 solution. In case of over-exposure restrain with solution 
Bromide Potassium or by diluting with water. Use the same developer over 
and over again. 1 


From various causes it will occasionally happen that the negative refuses to 
acquire sufficient density for printing, and no amount of care or patience in the' 
development will remedy the trouble. Recourse must then be had to intensifi- 
cation, and the following formula will be found to give the most satisfactory 









W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


33 


results. The utmost care must, however, be taken in its use, as both solutions 


are deadly poisons: 

No. 1.—Bi-chloride of Mercury. 96 grains. 

Bromide of Potassium. 96 “ 

Distilled Water. 12 ounces. 

No. 2.— Crystallized Cyanide of Potassium....'.. 90 grains. 

Nitrate of Silver . 96 “ 

Distilled Water. 12 ounces. 


To use, wash the negative thoroughly in cold water and place in a tray con¬ 
taining No. 1 until it is well grayed over, taking care not to overdo the matter, 
or too great density will be the result. Then wash again thoroughly in clean 
water and transfer to solution No. 2, where it must remain until all the grayness 
lias disappeared from the back, but not longer, as a reduction of the density then 
begins to take place. Remove to clean water and wash again most thoroughly ; 
indeed, this is the most important axiom in Photography —wash thoroughly. 

After using the intensifying solutions, return each to its respective bottle, as 
they can be used over and over again almost indefinitely. And, again, be cau¬ 
tioned as to their deadly poisonous natures, taking every precaution to prevent 
possible accidents. 

After the final washing, the negative must be placed on a rack to dry, which 
it must be allowed to do spontaneously, and the film side must not be touched 
with anything until entirely hard. Varnishing is not necessary , unless a num¬ 
ber of prints are to be made, but it is always desirable , since it will save the 
negative from many a possible injury. 


DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING PAPER-PRINTS. 

The necessary articles for this work—after the negative is secured—are a 
printing-frame, sensitized paper, cards for mounting the same upon, and mate¬ 
rials for toning and fixing the prints. The printing-frame should be a deep one, 
with a sheet of plate-glass in front to support the negative, thereby lessening 
the danger of breaking the same. This supporting-glass is also necessary for 
making transparencies for the lantern by contact printing. Ready sensitized 
paper should be used, as it produces quite as good prints as those made upon 
paper freshly silvered, without the trouble and stains attendant upon the latter 
operation by novices. This paper should be cut and kept in a subdued light, 
to prevent changing. Fuming with ammonia will add to the brilliancy of the 
prints. This must be done immediately before printing. 

The negative is to be placed in the printing-frame film side up, and the paper 
is to be laid upon it, sensitized surface down—this in a subdued light; then lay 
a pad of felt-cloth upon the paper and insert the back of the frame, fastening it 
down with the spring catches, and place it in the light to print. Some negatives 
will require the direct rays of the sun, others print better if a piece of tissue 
paper or ground glass be placed over them to modify the light. Experience and 
experiment will alone enable the student to determine which plan to pursue. 
The time required for printing will also vary greatly, according to the density 
of the negative and whether it has been developed with Ferrous Oxalate or Pyro; 
the former generally yielding the quickest prints. The printing must be exam¬ 
ined as it pz'oceeds by opening one-half of the back of frame in a subdued 
light. Do not print too deeply, as the beauty and usefulness of Photo-micro- 
grapliic prints depend largely upon all the delicate markings being visible, which 








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34 W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 

Is not the case if the printing is carried too far. As soon as the print is found to 
be dark enough, it must be removed to a light tight drawer or box, to await the 
operation of toning, which must be as soon as possible if freshly sensitized 
paper has been employed, but may be postponed several days with the ready 
sensitized. 


TONING THE PRINTS. 

Gold is the material that really does the toning, but it has to be used in com ¬ 
bination with some other which will neutralize its acidity and assist in giving a 
pleasant and harmonious tone to the finished prints. Very many formulae for 
this purpose have been published—Bi-carbonate of Soda, Borax, Acetate of Soda, 
etc., all of which are good and will give satisfactory results. The following will 
be found simple and good: Dissolve seven and a half grains of the Chloride 
of Gold in as many ounces of distilled water and keep it in a glass-stoppered 
bottle as a stock solution. To make the bath, which must be done just before 
using, dissolve twenty grains of Phosphate of Soda in eight ounces of water, 
with a pinch ot table-salt. The proportion of gold required for toning is one 
grain to the sheet of paper (18x22); if, therefore, you have made that many 
prints, add one ounce of the gold solution to the bath, which will give one 
grain of same, and more or less, in proportion to the number of prints to be 
toned. If two sheets are to be done at once, the amount of water and soda must 
be doubled as well as that of the gold. 

The prints, if made upon ready sensitized paper, must have previously been 
washed in a few changes of water to remove most of the free silver, an opera¬ 
tion which will require a few minutes only. The first water must be* poured oil 
immediately and the subsequent washings a,t intervals of about one minute. 
To the last washing add a pinch of table-salt, which will turn prints made 
on ready sensitized paper a brick-dust red in a few moments. From this 
final washing they must be removed to a vessel of clean water, when they are 
ready for toning. All the foregoing operations, as well as the toning, should be 
done in a light sufficiently bright to see clearly, but not in the full light of day r 
as this will impair the brilliancy of the prints. 

Everything being in readiness, place in the toning-batli eight or ten of the 
prints, one after another, face up, and keep them moving about, to insure even¬ 
ness in the toning. They will soon reach the desired tint, which should be a 
little deeper than the finished prints are to be, since they will lose somewhat in 
the final fixing. As each one reaches the proper tone, remove it to a vessel of 
Water and replace it with an untoned print, until the whole are done, when the 
bath is to be thrown away, as it will not keep. 


FIXING THE PRINTS. 

If all the foregoing operations have been successfully conducted, the prints aro 
now perfect, and objects of beauty, but they would quickly fade if not “fixed.” 
Immersion in a solution of Hypo-sulphite of Soda is necessary to this end, fol¬ 
lowed by a prolonged washing in water, to remove all traces of the former. For 
be it known to the novice, “ Hypo ” is a good friend, but a very cunning and to 
be dreaded enemy. If the fingers come in contact with it, they must be imme¬ 
diately washed clean; vessels or trays in which it is used must be kept for that 
purpose only. No trace of it must be allowed to remain in the finished print* 


W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 35 

otherwise, ugly yellow stains will be the result. The fixing bath must bo used 
but once, then thrown out, and the tray well washed and wiped dry. 

The lixing solution is made as follows: 

Hypo-sulphite Soda. 2 ounces. 

Water. 10 “ 

Immerse the prints one by one in this solution, and keep them moving about 
for fifteen or twenty minutes, alter which they must be placed in clean water, 
which should be frequently changed to insure the entire removal of the Hypo. 
Some hours are required for this purpose; indeed, an all-night washing in run¬ 
ning water, if practicable, is to be recommended. 

The prints, which should have been trimmed to a uniform size before toning, 
are now ready for mounting upon card-board. The ordinary cabinet mounts 
will be found best adapted to the purpose. The operation is a simple one. The 
prints must be removed from the water one by one, carefully drained of alL 
superfluous moisture, and placed in a pile, one above another, face downward, 
on a sheet of glass. Brush the uppermost one over with a thin layer of 
parlor paste, and place it carefully on the card mount, pressing it down with 
a soft cloth. Proceed in same manner with the rest until all are finished, Avlien 
they may be placed in a pile with a blotting pad between each and subjected to 
a slight pressure until quite dry. Burnishing will greatly improve the appear¬ 
ance and sharpness of the prints. This is best done with Entriken’s burnisher, 
as named in this list. 

The appearance of a Photo-micrograph is greatly improved by printing it with 
a mat of non-actinic paper (having a circle cut from its centre two and three- 
quarters inches in diameter) interposed between the negative and the front of 
plate-glass in the printing-frame. This gives a clean-cut circle of the object 
alone, leaving a margin of pure white paper around it. The effect is neat and 
pleasing. In making the negative, it is well so to centre the object as to allow of 
such printing. 

A handsomely mounted sample print will be mailed to any address on receipt 
of twenty cents. 


PRINTS ON BROMIDE PAPER. 

The introduction of Eastman’s Bromide Papers has given us the means of 
producing most beautiful and permanent prints of microscopic objects, superior 
in every way to those made on ordinary Albumen paper. The process is ad¬ 
mirably adapted to book illustration, since the prints require no mounting, 
and can be bound in with the regular pages the same as an ordinary engraving. 
For this purpose the heavy, smooth surface, or B paper should be used, and the 
print made with a mat, so as to leave a white margin. The beauty and delicacy 
of detail obtainable by this process are quite unequaled toy any other, the 
prints resembling the finest line engravings or most exquisite drawings. In 
contact printing the entire work, exposure, developing, etc., is done by lamp or 
gaslight, enabling the busy worker whose daylight hours are otherwise occu¬ 
pied to pursue his favorite pastime during the leisure of the long winter even¬ 
ings. This feature alone, gives the process an advantage over that with Albu- 
menized paper, whilst the results, as stated, are generally far superior to those 
obtainable with the latter. 

Full directions for use accompany each package of the paper, the operations 
are simple and easily acquired, and we hold ourselves in readiness, either per- 




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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 

sonally or by correspondence, to give all our friends and customers full instruc¬ 
tions that will insure their complete success in its use. 

A sample print will be mailed to any address on receipt of fifteen cents to 
cover expenses. 


LANTERN TRANSPARENCIES. 

These very beautiful and valuable slides may be readily made from good 
negatives, either by contact printing or with the aid of a camera. If the former 
process be employed, the negative must be specially made of proper size. 

Specially prepared slow plates are necessary for lantern slides, and these are 
furnished to us of exquisite quality by Eastman, Carbutt, and Ripley, (Nos. 
3073-74* of this Catalogue). These may be developed either with Pyro, Ferrous 
Oxalate, or Hydrokinon, preference being given to the latter from its almost 
perfect freedom from fog or veiling under any circumstances. The following 
formula for its preparation and use is recommended: 


No. 1.—Sulphite of Soda.480 grains. 

Hydrokinon.120 “ 

Distilled Water. 8 ounces. 

No. 2.—Carbonate of Soda.120 grains. 

“ “ Potash.120 “ 

Distilled Water. 8 ounces. 


Normal Developer, equal portions of Nos. 1 and 2 and water. 

This developer allows of great latitude in exposure, acting slowly, building 
up the picture most beautifully until any desired amount of density is reached 
without veil or fog. We keep it ready prepared for use, together with Pyro and 
Ferrous Oxalate Developers for those who do not care to be troubled with their 
compounding. The H 3 ^drokinon Developer should not be thrown away after 
using, but carefully filtered into a bottle for future use, as it retains its active 
qualities almost indefinitely. 

For making lantern slides by contact printing, the following directions will 
be found all sufficient: 

By the red light of the lantern, place a negative in the printing-frame, film 
side uppermost , and upon it lay a slow gelatine plate, film side down, so that the 
two coated surfaces are in contact. Replace the pad and back, and, covering up 
the front, carry the frame to where the light of a lamp or gas flame may be 
allowed to fall upon it at a distance of about two feet. The exposure must be 
varied according to the density of the negative from two to twenty seconds, 
averaging about ten, but only to be determined by practice and experience. 
Returning to the dark room, the plate is to be developed precisely as was the 
negative, care being taken not to carry the development too far, as much density 
is to be avoided in transparencies intended for the lantern. If successful, the 
result will be a transparency full of vigor and sharpness, with clear glass in 
all the high lights and no appearance of smokiness. When dry, the slide is to 
be covered with one of same size of clear glass, a mat of black paper with open¬ 
ing of suitable size and shape being placed between them, and the edges bound 
with needle paper, attached by means of parlor paste. 

The possessor of the Improved Photo-Micro. Camera, No. 2641, has the double 
advantage of being able to make his lantern slides either by contact or through 
the Camera by means of ordinary Rectilinear Lens. He has no need to take 
thought of size in making the negative, as one covering the whole size of 
the largest plate (41x5£), can be reduced to lantern slide size in the Camera, or a 
small negative can be enlarged in a Bromide print. We, therefore, recommend 








W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA 


37 


the purchase of the improved form at the outset, and, indeed, the rapidly increas¬ 
ing demand is mainly for this style. 

Eastman’s recently introduced Transferrotype paper is admirably adapted to 
the making of lantern transparencies. Its manipulation is simple, the results 
certain, and the cost less than that of any known process within the reach of 
the ordinary student or amateur. Full directions for working it will be sent. 

A sample Lantern Slide mailed to any address on receipt of sixty cents. 

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF CAMERAS 

PLATE HOLDERS. 



No. 

2650. New Style Double Plate Holder, 31x 41, 


2651. “ “ 

<( 

tt 

4 x 5, 

2652. “ “ 

n 

It 

41 x 5£ 

2653. “ “ 

tt 

it 

4±x 6* 

2654. “ “ 

(( 

it 

5x7, 

2655. “ “ 

(( 

it 

5x8, 

2656. “ “ 

(t 

tt 

6Ax 8 h 

2657. “ “ 

(( 

it 

8 xlO, 

2659. New Model 

it 

tt 

4 x 5, 

2660. “ 

tt 

tt 

41 x 6\ 

2661. “ 

it 

It 

5 x 8, 

2662. “ 

it 

it 

6Ax 8* 

2663. 

it 

it 

8 xlO, 


“DAISY” PLATE HOLDERS. 



Price. 
$1 50 
1 75 
1 85 

1 90 

2 10 
2 20 
3 80 
5 00 
1 50 

1 75 

2 00 

3 00 

4 00 


« Thifl holder Is a Daisy.” The frequent repetition of this exclamation fixed the 
name by which it is designated. It has the great merit of being lighter and of 

































































38 W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 

occupying less space than any other substantial holder that has ever been 
devised. Although constructed to hold two plates, it is not thicker than a single 
holder. The Daisy Holder opens like a book when the dry plates are being put 
into or taken out of it, and is so arranged that light cannot penetrate through 
trom one side to the other. It also permits the use of “ Kits,” whereby smaller 
plates may be employed if desired. 


2664. 

“ Daisy” 

Double Plate Holder, 3ix 44 

A KlbE. 

• • $1 75 

2665. 

44 

44 

44 

4x5 

2 00 

2666. 

44 

44 

44 

4ix 5* 

2 10 

2666*. 

44 

44 

44 

4Ix 6£ 

2 25 

2667. 

44 

44 

4* 

5x7 

2 35 

2668. 

44 

44 

44 

Six 7 ... 

. • . 2 50 

2669. 

44 

44 

44 

5x8 

2 50 

2670. 

44 

44 

44 

6ix 8i . . . 

4 20 

2671. 

44 

“ “ 8 xlO ... 

NOVEL VIEW PLATE HOLDERS. 

6 00 


No. 2675. 



Anthony s Novel View Plate Holders are so arranged that one or two 4x5 
p a es can be used in a 5x8, one or two 4±x6i can be used in a 6£x8L or one or 
wo 5x8 in an 8x10 plate holder. Thin wooden frames can be supplied for hold- 
mg still smaller sizes, if desired, so that the amateur can experiment with 
smaller plates than the extreme limit of his holders, and at much less expense. 


2675. Novel View Double Plate Holder, 4 x5 for Camera 2551 

;; ;; “ 4^ « 25 5e 

26 "' “ “ 5x8 “ 2557 


2678. 


6*x8i 


2558 


$2 00 
2 25 
2 25 
4 00 


BLAIR’S “FEATHER-WEIGHT” PLATE HOLDERS. 


2679. 

2680. 
2681. 
2682. 

2683. 

2684. 


“ Feather-weight” 

44 

44 

u 


44 

44 


Double Holder, 


4 x • . . . 1 00 

4 ± x 5i, . . . . 1 00 

5x7 .1 25 

5 x 8 > • . . . 1 35 

6 * x 8 *. • • . . 1 60 

8 xl0 > • • . . 1 85 


























































































































































































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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 

THE FLAMMANG SINGLE PLATE HOLDER. 


Nos. 2685-2686. 

# 

2685. The Flammang Single Plate Holder, 4fx 5£, with Kit, . . $1 85 

2686. “ “ “ “ 8 xlO “ . . 5 00 

These Holders are made in all sizes , hut we have selected the above two as spe¬ 
cially suited to Camera No. 2603, and Photo-Micrographic Cameras Nos. 2610-41. 

THE EUREKA DOUBLE PLATE HOLDER. 




Nos. 2687-2695. 


The Eureka Holder, just introduced, supplies the demand for a light, strong, 
substantial, and light-tight double plate holder, at a low price. It is only £ of 
an inch thick, is made all in one piece, and is very convenient to fill an im¬ 
portant point for those who have to work in ill-lighted dark-rooms. The plates 
are both inserted through one slide-opening and locked into place by a simple 
bolt, as seen in the illustration. The septum is a piece of corrugated mill-board, 
which occupies very little space between the two plates. 


No. 

2687. Eureka Double Plate Holder, 31x 4i, 


2688. 

41 

44 

4Jx 55, 

2689. 

44 

44 

41 x 65, 

2690. 

44 

44 

5x7, 

2691. 

44 

44 

5x8, 

2692. 

44 

44 

6J x 85, 

2693. 

44 

44 

8 xlO, 

2694. 

44 

44 

10 xl2, 

2695. 

44 

44 

11 xl4, 


Price. 
$1 40 
1 40 
1 40 

1 50 
1 60 

2 00 

2 40 

3 50 

4 00 
































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TRIPODS. 

BLAIR’S COMBINATION TRIPODS. 


These Tripods combine the rapidity of the folding with the convenience of 
the sliding forms, and fold shorter than almost any others in the market. They 
are made of the best materials, and are first-class in all respects. 

No. Price. 

2696. Blair’s Combination Tripod, Nos. 0 and 00, for i to 5x8 Cameras, $4 00 

2697. “ “ No, 1, for 6£x 8V Cameras, . . 4 50 

2698. “ “ No. 2, “ 8 xl0-llxl4 Cameras, • 6 00 


ANTHONY’S FAIRY TRIPOD. 



Showing one leg of Fairy Tripod folded. Showing Fairy Tripod set 


up ready for use. 


No. 2699. 

2699. Anthony’s Fairy Tripod, .... 

This Tripod is but 16 inches long when folded, and weighs only 
tw o pounds. It can be readily carried in an ordinary hand-bag. 
2701. Taylor Folding Tripod. For any size of Cameras to 8x10, 








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THE TAYLOR FOLDING TRIPOD. 

No. Price. 

2701. Taylor Folding* Tripod. For 11113 - size of Cameras to 8x10, . #2 25 

The Taylor Folding Tripod is very firm when set up and folds compactly by 
simply pressing together the two upper joints of each leg, thus unsetting them 
from the pins on the brass top, and then doubling them over on to the third 
joint. This movement is naturally reversed when placing the tripod in position 
to support the camera The brass top should have the side uppermost which 
has the arms flush. 


SCOVILL’S ADJUSTABLE AND EXTENSION TRIPODS. 



Nothing more compact, graceful in appearance, or light in weight than the new 
Adjustable Tripod, just introduced, has yet made its appearance. It can bo 
adjusted to any height, or to the most uneven surface, folds into a very sma 1 
compass, and ^is very handsomely finished. The top is covered with billiard 
cloth, to prevent marring the polish of the Cameras, and the screw is not detach¬ 
able. It is especially suited to the use of lad 3 - amateurs. 

The Extension Tripod possesses special advantages. It can be set up, ready 
for use, more quickly than any other, and with less trouble. By turning 10 
brass buttons shown in the accompanying illustration, the legs may, in a 
twinkling,” be extended to the desired length and fastened. Another com¬ 
mendable feature of the Extension Tripod is, that it has no detachable parts to 

.be misplaced or lost. 



















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THE ACME CAMERA STAND. 



Nos. 2710-2711. 

No. 

2710. The Acme Camera Stand, for i and 4-4, . 
27U - “ “ for 8x10 and 10x12, 


(Illustration in Next Edition.) 


Nos. 2712-2713. 
No. 

2712. Magic Camera Stand, for 11x14, 

2713. “ “ for 14x17, 


Price. 

. I 8 00 
. 12 00 


Price. 
. $15 00 
. 20 00 

















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LENSES. 



Nos. 2720-2722. 


DARLOT’S PORTRAIT LENSES. 

No. 

2720. Darlot Portrait Lens, i size, 44 inch focus, 

2721. “ “ “ 4 “ 6i 

2722. “ “ “ 4 “ 7 “ 


Price. 
$8 75 
14 50 
17 50 


Whilst very moderate in cost, these Lenses are of exceptionally fine perform¬ 
ance, quite equal to the wants of the most advanced amateurs. They are also 
specially adapted to magic lantern and stereopticon purposes. We are direct 
importers of these and all others of Darlot’s Lenses, which have our name en¬ 
graved on them, and are sold with our guarantee. 


VIEW LENSES. 



DARLOT’S RAPID HEMISPHERICAL VIEW LENSES. 

2725 Darlot Rapid Hemispherical Lens, No. 1, for 4 x5 Cameras, 

272 q a “ “ “ No. 2, “ 5 x8, “ 

2727 * “ “ “ No. 3, “ 64x84, “ 

These Lenses embrace angles from 60 to 75 degrees; are quick-acting, per¬ 
fectly rectilinear, and provided with central-stops. They will be found very 
fine Lenses for landscapes, out-door groups, and instantaneous work; also for 
copying engravings, maps, architectural subjects, etc. 


$15 00 
25 00 
35 00 


















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Nos. 2730-2733. 


VOIGTLAENDER’S EURYSCOPE VIEW LENSES. 


No. 

2730. Improved Euryscope View L 

2731. “ “ “ 

2732. “ “ u 

2733. “ “ “ 

2734. “ “ “ 


No. 0, 

for 4x5 Cameras, 

Price. 
$27 00 

No. 00, 

“ 5 x 8 

i 4 

37 50 

No. 1, 

“ 64x 8i 

U 

45 00 

No. 2, 

“ 8 xlO, 

u 

52 00 

No. 3, 

“ 10x12, 

u 

• 

65 00 


The Euiyscope Lenses are too well known to need any further comment. 
They are in extensive use by professionals and amateurs throughout the United 
States. 


WATERBURY LENSES. 



Nos. 2740-2741. 


lor landscapes pure and simple, or those in which buildings are mere acces 
sories, single combination lenses are by many authorities considered quite equal 
if not superior, to the more expensive doublets. They are not suited to arclii’ 
tectural work, owing to a slight spherical aberration, which gives some curvature 
to what should be straight lines. They are, however, very well adapted to the 
making of groups and all landscape views, and their extreme cheapness brine’s 
them within the reach of every one. e 

The Waterbury Lenses are excellent examples of this class of obiect-.'lasses 
well corrected, rapid enough for instantaneous work, and provided with a set 
of diaphragms. 

2740. Waterbury Single, Achromatic Lens, No. 1 , 4x5, . $3 50 

2741. Waterbury Single, Achromatic Lens, No. 2, 5x8, * .4 5* 

These Lenses can be had in matched pairs for Stereoscopic work. 


































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BECK’S “AUTOGRAPH” RAPID RECTILINEAR LENSES. 




No. 2761. Actual Size. 


These Lenses, introduced by us in 1883, have met with such unqualified and 
extraordinary favor that the resources ot the Messrs. Beck’s manufactory aie 
severely taxed to supply the demand. This success has been achieved, not by 
any extraordinary advertising or pushing, but simply by the intrinsic merits of 
the Lenses themselves, which have been at once manifest to all who have used 
them. We are in the receipt of numerous unsolicited testimonials in their favor, 
and most unhesitatingly present them to the public as being the best and cheap¬ 
est lenses in the world. For portraiture they are unrivaled. 

They are constructed upon entirely new and original formulae, in the Micro¬ 
scope department of the Messrs. Beck’s factory, and the same scientific skill and 
superior workmanship which for nearly forty years have made their Microscope 
Objectives world famous, are bestowed upon the manufacture of the “Auto¬ 
graph” Rectilinear Lenses, which name is now given them as a trade-mark, 
and which will in future be engraved upon every lens made by them. 

These Lenses are perfectly Aplanatic, covering witn full aperture, the size plate 
for which they are designated in the list, and much larger sizes when moder¬ 
ately stopped down. They are very rapid in action, rendering them particularly 
valuable for instantaneous and short-time exposures ; are rigidly rectilinear 
and symmetrical j possess wonderful penetration and definition, and aie the 
lightest and most compact of any lenses in the market—a matter of no small 
moment to the landscape photographer. 

















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UNIFORM SYSTEM OF STOPS. 


Exposure 
Ratio. 

4 

8 

16 

32 

64 

128 

256 

512 

Diam. of stop 

f. 8 

f. 11.3 

f. 16 

f. 22.6 

f. 32 

f. 45.2 

f. 64 

f. 90.5 


The Stops or Diaphragms furnished with these Lenses are made and num¬ 
bered in accordance with the recommendations of the Photographic Society of 
Great Britain, whereby each number is double that of the preceding one, and 
requires twice the exposure. The ratio is the same throughout the entire series, 
so that, lor instance, No. 32 of the No. 10 lens will require the same exposure as 
the corresponding stop of the No. 1, although its actual size is much greater. 
Each diaphragm has the number and f. engraved upon it as shown in the illus¬ 
trations, and the initial one (No, 4 or f. 8) is the full aperture of the lens. 



Diaphragms of 5x4 Lens. Actual Size. 


PRICE-LIST OF BECK’S “ AUTOGRAPH ” RAPID RECTILINEAR LENSES. 


Catalogue 

Numbers. 

Size Numbers. 

Size of Plate, 
Full Opening. 

Size of Plate, 
Avitb Small Stop. 

Diameter of 
Lenses. 

Back Focus. 

Equivalent 

Focus. 

Angle of 
Aperture. 

Price. 

2760 

1 

31 x 44 

44x 64 

& in. 

44 in. 

5 in. 

75° 

§25 00 

2761 

2 

44 x 5h 

5x8 

1 ‘ 

6 

U 

7 “ 

70° 

30 00 

2762 

3 

5x8 

8 xlO 

14 “ 

8 

a 

9 “ 

64° 

35 00 

2763 

4 

64x 8-4 

10 xl2 

1! “ 

104 

a 

11 “ 

67° 

50 00 

2764 

5 

8 xlO 

11 xl4 

11 “ 

124 

i i 

13 “ 

66° 

60 00 

2765 

6 

10 xl2 

14 xl7 

24 “ 

144 

a 

16 “ 

66° 

75 00 

2766 

7 

11 xl3 

18 x20 

24 “ 

164 

u 

18 “ 

66° 

100 00 

2767 

8 

14 xl7 

20 x22 

31 “ 

22 

u 

24 “ 

66° 

160 00 

2768 

9 

20 x22 

24 x30 

3| “ 

274 

u 

30 “ 

66° 

2C0 00 

2769 

10 

24 x30 

30 x33 


30 

u 

33 “ 

66° 

250 00 

















































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BECK’S 

“AUTOGRAPH” RAPID RECTILINEAR LENSES. 

WITH IRIS DIAPHRAGMS. 



Perhaps no more annoying occurrence can happen to the photographer in the 
field, than the loss of his Diaphragms ; yet how often is he obliged to meet it* 
The thin sheets of metal have a perverse way of dropping into tangled grass or 
muddy streams, and eluding all attempts at recovery. Loss of time, temper, 
and money are thus incurred, which are happily rendered unnecessary by the 
Messrs. Beck’s ingenious application of their well-known Iris Diaphragm (in 
use oil their Microscopes for so many years), to their series of Rectilinear Lenses. 
These open or close in the regular standard series from f. 8—the full opening 
—to f. 90.5, the smallest stop used with the larger sized lenses; having a grad¬ 
uated and numbered scale with metal indicator. The whole affair adds almost 
nothing to the size of the mount, and is both dust and light-tight. The illus¬ 
tration gives an excellent idea of the arrangement. 






























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BECK’S “AUTOGRAPH" EXTRA RAPID RECTILINEAR LENSES. 



Nos. 2770-2773. 


These new “Autograph” lenses are intended for instantaneous exposures in 
well-lighted studios and for very rapid work in those not so favorably situated, 
also for instantaneous shots on racing horses and other rapidly moving objects, 
requiring the shortest possible exposures. 

The aperture of these lenses is one-sixth of their focal length, giving them a. 
rapidity double that of the Rapid Rectilinear Series. Being made on the well- 
known Symmetrical type, they are absolutely rectilinear, and free from distor¬ 
tion or flare, possessing all the advantages in rapidity of the best type of 
Portrait Lenses, whilst the depth of focus and flatness of field are vastly in¬ 
creased. When stopped down they make, owing to their rectilinear construction, 
very fine View Lenses, and may be used for the same purposes as the Rapid 
Rectilinear Series. They are constructed from an entirely new optical glass, 
made especially for the purpose, and each is provided with the new Iris Dia¬ 
phragms. 


PRICE-LIST OF BECK’S “ AUTOGRAPH ” EXTRA RAPID LENSES. 


Catalogue 

numbers. 

Size 

Numbers. 

Size for Portraits 

Size for 
Views. 

Back Focus. 

Equivalent 

Focus. 

Price with 
Iris 

Diaphragms. 

2770 

2 

Cabinet. 

41x51 

6 

inch. 

71 inch. 

65 00 

2771 

3 

Boudoir . 

5 x7 

71 

44 

9| “ 

80 00 

2772 

4 

Panel. 

61x81 

91 

44 

111 “ 

110 00 

2773 

L 

5 

Imperial. . 

8 xlO 

1U 

44 

14 “ 

165 00 





































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BECK’S “AUTOGRAPH” WIDE-ANGLE LENSES. 


5x8. Actual Size. 



For many street views, architectural effects in confined situations, and most 
interiors, it becomes necessary to employ lenses of very wide angles and com¬ 
paratively short focii. The objections to their more frequent employment are, 
exaggerated perspective and a tendency to distortion at the margin, which only 
the highest mathematical and mechanical skill in construction, can success¬ 
fully correct. In no instance has the long experience of the Messrs. Beck been 
more conspicuously valuable than in the construction of the series of Wide- 
Angle Rectilinear Lenses now put upon the market, which are confidently 
recommended to the professional and amateur alike, as being the finest lenses 
of their class ever produced. 

These lenses embrace an angle of fully 100°; they are mounted in rigid set¬ 
tings or tubes, and furnished with rotating diaphragm plates, the stops of which 
bear the same number and ratios as those of the “Autograph” Rectilinear 
series. The No. 1 size can be had in matched pairs for stereoscopic work. 


PRICE-LIST OF BECK'S “ AUTOGRAPH ” WIDE-ANGLE LENSES. 


Catalogue 

Number. 

Size Numbers. 

Size of Plates, 
Full Opening. 

Size of Plates, 
with Small Stops. 

2775 

1 

3f x 

4j x 61 

2776 

2 

4fx 51 

5x8 

2777 

3 

5x8 

8 xlO 

2778 

4 

6ix 81 

10 xl2 

2779 

5 

8 xlO 

12 xl5 


Back Focus. 

i 

Equivalent 

Focus. 

Angle of 
Aperture. 

Price. 

2§ in. 

3 in. 

100° 

$25 00 

3 i “ 

4 “ 

100° 

30 00 

4J “ 

5 “ 

100° 

37 50 

61 “ 

7 “ 

100° 

50 00 

8 “ 

9 “ 

100° 

65 00 























































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DARLOT’S WIDE ANGLE LENSES. 



Nos. 2785-2788. 


No. 

2785. Darlot’s Wide Angle Hemispherical Lens No. 1 , 31x41, focus 

2£ inches,. 

2786. Darlot’s Wide Angle Hemispherical Lens No. 2, 4x5, focus 3 

inches,. 

2787. Darlot’s Wide Angle Hemispherical Lens No. 3, 5x8, focus 5 

inches, . . 

2788. Darlot’s Wide Angle Hemispherical Lens No. 4, 8x10 focus 

8 .. . 


Price. 
#12 50 
15 00 
20 00 
25 00 


STEINHEIL LENSES. 


Full illustrated Price-Lists of these justly celebrated Lenses will be mailed to- 
any address on application. 


GRAY’S PERISCOPE LENSES. 


Catalogue 

No. 

Size No. 

Diameter of 
Lens. 

Equivalent 

Focus. 

Size of Plate, 
with 

Large Stop. 

Size of Plate, 
with 

Small Stop. 

Price. 

2790 

2791 

2792 

2793 

2794 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

s 

a 

11 

11 

2f 

6 

81 

12 

3x3 
3x4 
4x5 
6£x 84 

8 xlO 

4 

31X 41 

4x5 

5x8 

10 xl2 

11 x!4 

$10 00 

10 00 

10 00 

15 00 

17 00 


The Periscope is a wide-angle rectilinear combination, and is most useful for 
views and architectural subjects that require microscopical definition over a 
argely extended field. It is admirably adapted to copying, being perfectlv 
lec i linear, and though not intended for instantaneous work, admits sufficient 
light loi drop shutter views. Owing to its simplified construction it is sold for 
a lower price than any other lens of similar quality. 






































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FOCUSING GLASSES. 


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No. 2807 



No. 2808. 



2807. Walmsley’s Focusing Glass, with Screw Adjustment, . . fl 00 

2808. Darlot’s “ “ “ Sliding “ 3 00 

A Focusing Glass is an exceedingly useful accessory to the camera for ^eld 
use, especially when very accurate focusing of buildings is required. It is 
indispensable for dimly lighted interiors and plioto-micrography. Being placed 
against the back of the ground glass screen on the camera and the focus adjusted 
by means of the screw or sliding tube, all the details of the view are seen most 
sharply defined when the proper focus of the lens on camera is obtained. In the 
Darlot form a clamping screw retains the lens in adjustment, whilst the solid 
tube in front shuts off all extraneous light. The Walmsley form answers very 
well, however, whilst it is much less expensive. It is also an exceedingly useful 
magnifier for all purposes requiring only a low power. 

VIEW ADJUSTER. 

In taking pictures of moving objects it is highly important that the exposure 
should be made at the exact moment when the object occupies the proper posi¬ 
tion upon the plate. This is best accomplished by the employment of a view 
adjuster , as below 



No. 2818 ATTACHED TO CAMERA. 


2818. Walmsley' s View Adjuster, with Attachment for Camera, . #2 00 

2819. Reversible View Adjuster, with Attachment, . 3 50 




























































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DROP SHUTTERS. 



AN INSTANTANEOUS SHOT. ANOTHER INSTANTANEOUS SHOT. 


No. 

2609 Walmsley’ s Drop Shutter, with Trigger Escapement, 

2810. “ ' “ “ “ Pneumatic * “ 

2811. Walmsley’s Phantom Drop Shutter Complete, 

For Lenses 2 inches diameter and under. 

2812. Walmsley’s Phantom Drop Shutter Complete, 

For Lenses more than 2 inches in diameter. 

2813. Walmslej’s Instantograph Shutter, for Lenses to 5x8, 

281L “ “ “ for larger sizes, 


Price. 
. . $1 50 

4 00 

5 00 

• . t 50 

9 50 

13 50 to 15 00 


THE PACKARD SHUTTER. 



No. 2814*. 


I 


. m0St simply constructed and easily operated of any in use. Easily ad¬ 
justed; no jarring the camera or fanning dust, and for durability it challenges 
comparison. By a new device in the Bulb, the Shutter is made to remain open 
foi focusing and can bo readily closed by a simple pressure. 

The most flattering proof of its superiority is the daily increasing demand and 
the univeisal approval oi Photographers Avho have used it. 

2814* The Packard Shutter. Any Size, . 

^ ’ ' • • • M OU 





















































































































































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THE PHANTOM DROP SHUTTER. 



No. 2811. One-half Actual Size. 


The Phantom Shutter (devised in England, but greatly improved and now 
manufactured bv ourselves) is confidently recommended as being the most 
generally useful of any in the market. It combines the functions ot an ordinary 
exposing shutter of the highest efficiency with those of the instantaneous drop. 
For the Tatter purpose any desired rate of speed may be obtained by increasing 
the number or tension of the rubber bands, the release being effected by a pneu¬ 
matic attachment. For the former (as well as for focusing), the drop shutter is 
raised and secured by a pin (shown in the illustration), and the exposure made 
bv raising the flap with the large milled head, thus doing away with the 
troublesome cap to the lens. In either ease the flap acts as a sky-shade giving 
double exposure to the foreground. Being made of hard robber, the Phantom 
Shutter is extremely light, and can readily be carried in an ordinary pocket. 






































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THE INSTANTOGRAPH SHUTTER. 



No. 2813. Actual Size. 

The Instantograph Shutter is altogether the smallest and most portable of any 
that has heretofore been devised, being easily carried in an ordinary pocket. 

can ie set at different rates of speed, from quite a slow motion to "one rapid 
enough to catch a horse at full gallop. By a recent improvement, it is arranged 
for time exposures varying from a fraction of a second to a full minute or more 
if desired. 

it is a modification of an improvement upon an English Shutter of the same 
name, and we confidently recommend it to our friends and patrons as being 
superior to any other now in use for rapid work. It can readily be adapted to 
any lens in the market, though specially made to fit the screws of the Beck and 
Dallmeyer lenses. 












































































































































































































































































































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PROSCH’S “DUPLEX” SHUTTERS. 



No. 2817. 


2817. Duplex Photographic Shutter, according to size, . $12 00 to $20 00 

With this Shutter exposures can be made of any desired duration. It is equal 
to any requirement for the most rapid work, and as a time Shutter, exposures 
can be made as quick as two pulsations can be given to air bulb (about one* 
tenth of a second) or of minutes duration. 

“ Duplex” Shutters work perfectly with even the very largest lenses, up to 
their full capacity ; and several lenses can be used with the same Shutter. The 
Shutter gives a full opening; but yet by the peculiar opening in the exposuie 
slides, any part of the picture can be favored, with more or less illumination, bv 
turning the Shutter, sometimes even inverting it. 

These Shutters are virtually made to order, as each purchaser gets one accu¬ 
rately fitted to his lens, and of a size (neither too large nor too small) suited to 

work to the best advantage. , ,, 

A pretty clear idea of the construction and operation of the Duplex Shutter 
can be obtained from a study of the above illustration. 


















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NEWMAN’S PATENT SHUTTER. 



Nos. 2818-2819. 


No. 

2818. Newman’s Patent Shutter, for lenses to 5x8 

2819. “ “ “ fi i T o, a vi : * * * * 16 o0 

Newman’s Patent Shutter, now introduced in this country for the first time 
has been a great favorite in England, where it is universally regarded as being 
the most perfect o any yet made. Its speed is entirely controlled by pneumatfe 
action, and . works automatically at any desired rate, from one second to the 
one-hundredth of a second, the time being accurately adjusted bv simnlv 
ting the milled head on top of tube bearing a graduated sS ’rfme ensures' 
of any length may be made at will of the operator-a simple pressure upon the 
bulb closing the Shutter when desired. The Shutter works in the diaphragm 
slot or still better, in one specially cut, thus permitting the use of diapl ragms 
With the Ins Diaphragm ot Beck’s Autograph Lens, its operation is perfect 
It is thoroughly wel made, light and compact, readily adjusted or removed • 

fortu purposes " lat want-a perfect exposing Shotted 



















































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APPARATUS FOR DEVELOPING NEGATIVES. 

DARK-ROOM LANTERNS. 

Tlio importance of a safe light , combined with a sufficiency thereof, to enable 
the operator to see clearly in the dark room, cannot be overestimated. These 
qualities are combined in an eminent degree in the Lanterns described below. 



No. 2.820. Front. No. 2820. Back. 


No. Pkick, 

2820. W. I. A. Portable Ruby Lantern, for traveling, . . • . $0 60 



This is the most perfect, compact, and portable lantern ever pro¬ 
duced. It can rea'dily be carried in the pocket, affords a lull, sate 
light, and costs but a trifle. A paraffine night candle is furnished 
with each, and the Lantern is folded into a small, flat box. 







































































































































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N 0> Price. 

2822. Scovill’s Non-Actinic Dark-Room Lantern, . . . . $2 00 

This Lantern marks another and decided step in advance, dispensing with the 
old and baleful ruby light and substituting therefor a clear, bright orange, very 
pleasant to work with and abundant in amount, whilst entirely sate with the 
most sensitive of plates. The Lantern is thoroughly well made and entirely im¬ 
pervious to the escape of any white light. 



No. 2823. 

Lantern arranged for developing, and after 
fixing, examining negatives by opal light. 


No. 2823. 

Lantern arranged for making positives by 
contact. 


2823. Carbutt’s Multum in Parvo Lantern, .$6 00 

This Lantern, though somewhat costly, is so manifestly excellent and can 
be put to so many uses, that no one will regret the first outlay after using it a 
short time. 

The following are some of the advantages possessed: It is simple and easy to 
manage, nothing complicated, yet has three separate and distinct forms of light. 
It is adapted to the use of either oil or gas ; is about nine inches square by four¬ 
teen high, with eight by ten deep orange cathedral-glass, coated with ruby 
colored glass substitute in front, giving a perfect, safe, and pleasant orange-red 
light. Each Lantern is provided with a coal-oil lamp, with improved patent 
burner and silvered reflector, which may be revolved in any direction, and 
operated from the outside. By removing the revolving lamp bed, a hole will be 
found through which a gas burner can be introduced. 

It can be used for seven or more different operations in photography, several 
of which have never been combined in any one lantern, to wit: 

1. A safe light for the preparation ofgelatino-bromide emulsion. 

2. A safe light for the coating of gelatino-bromide plates. 

3. A safe light for developing the most sensitive plates ; whilst, for preparing 
developer or doing other work, the room can be instantly flooded with white 
light and as quickly changed to the orange-red, giving abundance of light by 
which to develop the largest sized plates used. The adjustable hood effectually 
shields the eyes from the glare of the light, a matter of the greatest importance 
to those having a large number of negatives to develop. 

4. An opal light by which to examine negatives or positives after fixing, 
enabling the operator to judge of their quality, thereby avoiding the necessity o l 
leaving the dark-room in search of white light. 





























































W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


59 


5. A clear, transparent light for making positives on glass (gelatino-bromide). 

6. The making of enlarged negatives from gelatine positives, placed in front 
of opal light. 

7. By the adjustment of condensers and holder for slides and objectives in front 
of the clear light, a very effective Magic Lantern is formed. 


WALMSLEY’S EXCELSIOR LANTERN 



No. 2824. 

No. 'Pnic^. 

2824. Walmslet’s Excelsior Dark Room Lantern, . . . 50 

% 

After a long series of experiments we have succeeded in producing a Dark 
Room Lantern, combining all the most desirable features of Mr. Carbutt’s 
most excellent’one with such a reduced cost as must recommend it to very 
manv who may not care to invest six dollais in it. 

Our aim has been to construct a substantial Lantern so arranged as to afford 
ample but safe light, thorough ventilation, and ease of manipulation. The case 
is seven inches square by twelve inches high, surmounted by a light-tight ven¬ 
tilator of three inches more, affording a splendid draught to the lamp beneath. 
This lamp is a broad-based one, of large oil-holding capacity and wide, flat 
wick The chimney is of an ordinary pattern, procurable in any lamp or 
country store. The combustion is perfect, entirely free from smoke or smell, 
and the light ample for all purposes ; developing, or the making of Lantern 
slides and Transparencies, for which latter purpose the opening of its sliding 
door in the side will permit the outflow of a volume of white light from either 
the edge of the flame or its flat side, as the whole lamp revolves on its base. 
The eves are protected whilst developing by the flap or broad shutter shown 
in the illustration. The Lantern is so large and the spaces lor ingiess and 
egress of air sa ample that it cannot become overheated. 
























w. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


CO 


THE PARAGON LANTERN. 



No. 2824*-. 


The Paragon Lantern is of English make, triangular in shape, ten inches in 
extreme height, and six inches wide on each face. The sides are glazed with the 
best ruby glass, giving ample but safe light. The flame of the lamp can be 
regulated from the outside by the button shown in the illustration. If pre¬ 
ferred, a candle fed by a spiral spring, which always maintains the flame at a 
given height, can be substituted for the lamp. 

No. • Price. 

2824*. The Paragon Dark Room Lantern, with Oil Lamp or Candle, $3 00 

2824 —, “ “ “ with Lamp and Candle, . 3 50 

THE TISDELL CANDLE RUBY LANTERN. 



No. 2824***. 

2824***. The Tisdelu Candle Ruby Lantern, 


$1 35 

















































































































W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 61 


JAPANNED DEVELOPING TRAYS. 



Nos. 2825-2833. 


2825. 

2826. 

2827. 

2828. 

2829. 

2830. 

2831. 

2832. 

2833. 


Japanned Iron Developing Tray, 

u a a « 


tt 

a 

a 

a 

a 

tt 

a 


a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

a 


a 

a 

a 

a 

a 

tt 


4}x 5i, . 
5Jx 8i, . 
7x9,. 
9 xlO, . 
10 xl2, . 
12 xl5, . 
15 xl8, . 
18 x22, . 
20 x24, . 


20 

25 

30 - 
40 
50 
75 
1 00 
2 00 
2 50 


EBONITE DEVELOPING TRAYS. 



Nos. 2834-2839. 


No. 

2834. Ebonite 

2835. 

a 

2836. 

it 

2837. 

u 

2838. 

tt 

2839. 

tt 

2839*. 

it * 

2839**. 

a 


Developing Tray, 3Jx 41, No. 1, 


a “ 

a tt 

a *< 

a “ 

a « 

tt “ 

tt 


4^x 5-i, No. 2, 
5x7, No. 3, 
5x8, No. 4, 

7 x 9, No. 5, 

8 xlO, No. 6, 

10 xl2, No. 7, 

11 xl4, No. 8, 


Price. 
$0 25 
27 
40 
60 
80 

1 30 

2 40 

3 20 


PORCELAIN DEVELOPING TRAYS. 


2834*. 

2835*. 

2836*. 

2837*. 

2838*. 


Porcelain Developing Tray, 


5x 7, 
7x 9, 
8x10, 
10x12, 
11x14, 


Shallow. 

44 


66 

82 

1 32 

2 16 


Deep. 
62 
82 
1 00 
1 66 
2 64 


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62 W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


AGATE-IRON LIPPED TRAYS. 



Nos. 2840-2845. 


2840. Agate-Iron Developing Tray 


2841. 

2842. « 

2843. “ 

2844. “ 

2845. “ 


2845 s . 


« u 

<< u 

“ (C 

“ u 

« « 


5x 7, . 

7x9, . 

8x10, . 

10x12, . 

11x14, . 

14x17, . 

15x19, . 


Shallow. 
80 ‘ 
1 00 

1 25 

2 00 
3 00 
5 00 
7 00 


Deep. 
‘1 00 

1 25 
1 60 

2 25 

3 37 
6 00 
8 00 


TRAYS FOR BROMIDE PAPER. 

These trays are made of wood lined with rubber cloth ...m,,,, . . . . 
cemented. They will not give rust marks in developing and are so n'hT “7* 
be easily handled. The 26x32 size weighs only 7i pounds 8 as to 

No. 


2846. New Bromide Paper Developing Tray 10y9q 

2847. “ - „ ’ i, t 6 ’ 

2848. “ “ o .;^> 

2849. “ “ .. 2S 

2849 s “ 11 ~ UA ' 3 ^, 

32x42, 


Price. 
13 50 
4 00 

4 50 

5 00 
7 50 


THE RUSSELL NEGATIVE CLASP. 



No. 2851. 


No. 2851. 

2851. The Russell Negative Clasp, 

nZ'rT iS i n ° "“I ( When " sing the clas 'p) of putting the finger 'in 
or of touching a plate until after it lias been developed and drier 
for all sizes from 3ix4i to 8x10, 1 dliec 


. . 15 

developer. 

Adjustable 

















W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA 

THE EFFICIENT PLATE-LIFTER. 


63 



No. 2850. 


No • Price. 

2850. The Efficient Plate-Lifter,. $0 15 

This little piece of apparatus is like an ordinary thimble, with a pointed piece 
of metal soldered securely to it, as shown in the illustration. Slipped on to the 
end of the linger, it is a most “efficient” aid in lifting the negative from the 
tray for examination during development. 

FERROUS-OXALATE DEVELOPING BOTTLE. 

2852. Ferrous-Oxalate Developing Bottle. Pint, .... 60 

2853. “ “ “ Quart, .... 75 

2854. “ “ “ Half-gallon, . . 1 00 

Full directions for use on each bottle. 


CAMEL’S-HAIR DUSTERS. 



Nos. 2855-2860. 


2855. Camel’s-Hair Duster, i-inch wide,. 

• 

• 

18 

2856. “ “* 

1 

it 

• 

• 

22 

2857. 

1± 

ii 

• 

• 

30 

2858. “ “ 

li 

ii 

• 

• 

35 

2859. “ 

2 

ii 

• 

• 

40 

2860. “ “ 

2* 

ii 

• • • • • 

• 

• 

50 

These Brushes are exceedingly useful for removing dust from 

the 

surface of 


Sensitized Plates, before placing same in the holders, and air-bells when the de¬ 
veloping fluid is poured over the plates in developing tray. Two or three of 
them should be found in the outfit of every amateur. 

ARTISTS’ CUFFS. 



No. 2861. 


2861. Artists’ Cuffs. For protecting the sleeves. Per pair,. 


60 




















64 


W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


NEGATIVE WASHING BOXES. 

Guaranteed not to Rust. 



Nos. 2860-2873. 



Nos. 2866-2873. 


2866. Scovill’s New Negative Washing Box 3ix 4L 

2867. “ “ ’ 

2868. “ 

2869. “ 

2870. “ 

2871. “ 

2872. “ 

2873. “ 


u 




il 


3Ix 4£, 

. n 60 

4x5, 

1 75 

44 x 51, 

1 90 

4ix 61, 

. . 2 00 

5x7, 

. . 2 10 

5x8, 

2 15 

6ix 81, 

2 25 

8 xlO, 

. . 2 50 


ja is necessary in the last stage of development to remove from photographic 
negatives all traces of hyposulphite of soda, and it is not generally convenient to 
place them where water will flow over their surface a sufficient length of time to 
accomplish this effectually, without injury to the sensitive film. To watch the 
plate is to waste time. The flow over it should be with gentle force. This can 
best be regulated, and a thorough cleansing from hyposulphite of soda of everv 
portion of the negative be assured, by the employment of one of the continuous 
flow Negative \\ ashing Boxes. Plates are simply slid into the grooves, a guar¬ 


antee that the film will not be disturbed or marred; a bit of hose is slipped over 
a^ap, and the other end over the spout of the box. If need be, another secffox 

After this? 


/» I . i. 1 • • A KJ V ^ tl 11 v. 

ot rubber tubing is used to. carry off the waste water to an outlet, 
simple preparation the Washing Box is in readiness for service. 

The Scovill Negative Washing Boxes are now made as shown in the above 
illustration, so that plates may be taken out without putting the fingers in the 
water. The perforated bottom prevents water from passing through the box 
with too great force, and distributes it so that every plate and everv portion 
thereof is equally washed, and this cannot be done with any other washing box. 








































































































































65 


W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 

NEGATIVE DRYING RACKS. 



No. 2875. 


No. 

2875. Folding Drying Rack. Will hold any size of plate, 


Price. 
§0 50 


NEGATIVE BOXES. 



Nos. 2876-2885. 


2876. Negative Box, 
2S77. “ 

2878. “ “ 

2879. “ “ 

2880. “ “ 

2881. “ 

2882. “ “ 

2883. “ “ 

2884. “ “ 

2885. “ “ 


for holding twenty-four plates, 

31x 41, 

• • 

70 

(( 44 

44 

4x5, 

• • 

75 

4 4 a 

44 

41 x 5£, 

• 9 

75 

44 44 

44 

41 x 6-1, 

9 9 

75 

44 44 

44 

5x7, 

• • 

90 

44 <6 

44 

51x 7, 

• • 

95 

4 4 44 

44 

5x8, 

• • 

95 

44 44 

44 

6£x 8£, 

• • 

1 05 

44 44 

44 

8 xlO, 

• • 

1 20 

44 44 

44 

10 xl2, 

• • 

2 40 


NEGATIVE PRESERVERS. 


28S6. Preservers, for negatives 31 x 41, per 100, 


2887. 

44 

44 

4x5, 

2888. 

44 

44 

41 x 5£, 

2889. 

44 

44 

41x 6£, 

2890. 

44 

44 

5£x 7, 

2891. 

44 

44 

5x8, 

2892. 

44 

4 4 

6£x 8£, 

2893. 

44 

44 

8 xlO, 


§0 30 
38 
40 
45 
45 
54 
61 
76 


The Preservers consist of an Envelope made of strong, thick paper, one end 
open, and having on one side three printed lines for the number, name, and 

remarks. 

















































































66 


W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


GLASS GRADUATES AND FUNNELS. 



Nos. 2895-2905? 



Nos. 2906-2909. 


No. 

2895. 

2896. 

2897. 

2898. 

2899. 

2900. 

2901. 

2902. 

2903. 

2904. 

2905. 

2906. 

2907. 

2908. 

2909. 

2910. 

2911. 

2912. 


Glass Graduate, Minim., 

1 ounce, 

2 

3 

4 
6 
8 

12 
16 
24 

32 “ 

Glass Funnel, Fluted, Half-pint, 

“ “ Pint, 

“ “ Quart, 

“ “ Half-gallon, 

Glass Filter and Funnel Combined, Pint, . 

“ “ “ “ “ Quart, 

“ “ “ “ Half-gallon, 


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a 

a 

n 

u 

a 

u 

a 


a 

n 

a 

a 

<< 

a 

a 

ts 

a 

IL 


Price. 

25 

20 
25 
30 
35 
45 
50 
80 
1 00 
1 00 
1 50 
20 
25 
35 
50 
50 
65 
1 00 


This combination of Funnel and Filter is intended specially for the use of cot¬ 
ton as the filtering medium. The bulb retains the cotton in such a manner as to 
obviate the difficulty experienced with the ordinary funnel from the cotton 
becoming compressed too tightly. A glance at the illustration will make its 
advantage apparent. 




































W. H. 

WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 

67 




FILTERING COTTON. 



No. 





Price. 

2913. 

Filtering Cotton, four ounces, in paper box, . 

• • 

. 25 




FILTER PAPER. 



2915. 

Filter Paper, 

Best Hound Gray, No. 15, 6 inch, 

per 100, 

. 25 

2916. 

44 

44 

“ “ No. 19, 8 “ 

44 

• 

. 30 

2917. 

44 

44 

“ “ No. 25, 10 “ 

44 

• 

. 35 

2918. 

44 

44 

“ “ No. 33, 13 “ 

44 

• 

40 

2920. 

44 

44 

“ “ No. 40, 16 “ 

44 

• 

. 50 

2921. 

44 

<( 

“ “ No. 45, 18 “ 

44 

• 

. 60 

2922. 

44 

44 

“ “ No. 50, 20 “ 

44 

• 

. 75 

2923. 

a 

44 

Swedish (Munktel’s), per quire, 

• • 

. I 00 




SCALES AND WEIGHTS. 





No. 2924, open. No. 2924, closed. 

2924. Pocket Pyro Scale, in Case,. 00 

These Scales have a capacity from one-lialf to twenty grains ; can be carried in 
the waistcoat pocket; have no weights to lose, and are always leady foL use. 



Nos. 2925-2926. 


2925. 

2926. 


Scales and Weights, 5-inch beam, drachms and grains, 
u “ 6 “ “ “ 

In wood or metal cases. 


65 

90 






























































68 


W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 



No. 


2928. Standard Balance, 5i-inch beam, 2-inch pans. No. 2, 

2929. “ “ 7 “ 2i “ No. 1, . 

293 °* “ “ 8 “ 2| “ No. 0, . . w w 

These Baiances are provided with a full set of Weights and are mounted on a 
Polished Walnut Case containing a drawer in which the whole apparatus can be 
packed. 


[Price. 
$4 00 

5 50 

6 50 


RETOUCHING FRAMES. 



No. 2935. 


2935. Retouching Frame, for 8x10 and under, 

This is a compact and most convenient apparatus for retouching 
stopping out spots, etc. s 


$3 50 
negatives, 


2936. Crowell’s Metallic Lead, for retouching, 

2937. Gihon’s Opaque, for stopping out faults, .’ 


Gihon's Opaque is applied with a brush and is the 
stopping out light ever made. 


most perfect material for 
































W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


69 


The apparatus thus far desci'ibed is all that is necessary to the production of 
finished negatives ready for printing from. Many amateurs are content to rest 
their labors here , and confide their negatives to the professional printer for the pro¬ 
duction of the finished prints. Much the larger majority , however , prefer to do their 
oivn printing, toning , and mounting; which is indeed the only true way of pro¬ 
ducing amateur work; and for such we now proceed to illustrate and describe 
apparatus suited to the purpose. 


APPARATUS FOR MAKING PRINTS. 


PRINTING FRAMES. 



Nos. 2950-2959. 


Nos. 2950-2959. 


FLAT. 


No. 



2950. 

Printing Frai 

2951. 

4 4 

u 

2952. 

44 

(( 

2953. 

44 

«( 

2954. 

u 

(( 

2955. 

44 

it 

2956. 

44 

n 

2957. 

44 

(( 

2958. 

44 

(( 

2959. 

44 

u 


For Plates 31x 41, 
“ 4x5, 

“ 41 x 51, 

“ 41 x 61, 

“ 5x7, 

“ 5!x 7, 

“ 5x8, 

“ 61x 81, 

“ 8 xlO, 

“ 10 xl2, 


DEEP. 

Price. 

Flat. Deep. 

. . $0 38 §0 75 

. . 38 75 

40 75 

. . 50 85 

50 1 05 

52 1 05 

52 1 05 

60 1 10 

75 1 20 

. . 1 00 1 40 


These Frames are made of Cherrywood , with Panelled Back and Brass Springs , 
in a very superior manner , and are so constructed that a uniform pressure is 
exerted , thus insuring perfect contact between the positive paper and the negative 
plate The backs are hinged in the middle , so that the progress of the printing may 
be watched without danger of shifting the paper. The deep frames are specially 
adapted to the making of transparencies by contact printing. 















































































70 


W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 



No. 

Nos. 

2950*-2960. 

2950*. Adt’s Patent Printing Frame. 31x 41 

2951*. “ 

44 

4x5 

2952* “ 

44 

41 x 5£, 

2953*. “ 

44 

41 x 61, 

2954*. “ 

44 

5x7, 

2955*. “ 

44 

5x8, 

2956*. “ 

44 

61x 81, 

2957*. “ 

4 4 

8 xlO, 

2958*. “ 

44 

10 xl2, 

2959*. “ 

44 

11 xl4, 

2960. “ 

44 

14 xl7, 


Price. 

$0 5Q 
50 
50 
60 
65 
65 
75 
85 

1 15 

2 15 

2 80 


The Adt Patent Printing Frame is constructed on new and scientific 

ftlwtT 11 h i 6 SB T h} i a 1 glance at the cut > the adjacent edges of the parts 
of the hack-board are beveled outward, and the hinges placed oil the sides with 
their axes on a line with the surface. This construction permits the attach men? 
o the face of the back-board ot a heavy, continuous elastic wtt pin 
manufactured especially for this particular purpose. Then* ts no danger ef’ 
cracking the albumen paper while inspecting the print there beln/no^Lrn 

*£££££? Another valuable 5e™ 

jtaient TALLY, Ihepointei oi index is pivoted on the rivet which hnhie the 
spnng to the back-board. The pressure qf the spring firmly holds the noint'er in 
place during the process of printing, so that there is at.shlutelv no danier of 
moving it even by a violent jar. The Frames are made tTS ° «angei ot 
centre, two-thirds, and lengthways. The springs are* riveted ! n 

the back-board, with large brass washers bitweSn them? ’ * screwed ’ to 


PELT PRINTING-FRAME PADS. 


2961. Felt Pads, for Printing Frames, 3ix 41, per dozen 

2962. “ “ “ a ^ „ 


2962. 

44 

44 

44 

4 x 51, 

44 

2963. 

44 

44 

44 

41 x 51, 

44 

2964. 

44 

44 

44 

41x 61, 

• 

44 

2965. 

44 

44 

44 

5x7, 

44 

2966. 

44 

44 

44 

5x8, 

• 

44 

2967. 

44 

44 

44 

61x 8J, 

44 

2968. 

44 

44 

44 

8 xlO, 

• 

44 

2969. 

44 

44 

44 

10 xl2, 

44 

2969*. 

44 

44 

44 

11 x!4. 

44 


Price. 
$0 35 
40 
45 
60 
70 
80 
1 08 

1 75 

2 40 

3 00 



















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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 

SCOTT’S ADJUSTABLE VIGNETTER AND PLAIN 

PRINTER. 



Nos. 2970-2979. 


No. 

2970. Scott’s Adjustable Vignetter. 

2971. “ “ “ 

2972. “ “ “ 

2973. “ “ “ 

2974. “ “ “ 

2975. “ “ “ 

2976. “ “ “ 

2977. “ “ “ 

2978. “ “ “ 

2979. “ “ “ 


For Frame 3Ix 41, 


Price. 
80 50 

“ 4x5, 


60 

“ 41 x 51, . 


60 

“ 41 x 61, . 


. 65 

“ 5x7, 


70 

“ 5x8, 


70 

“ 51x 7, 


70 

“ 6-Vx 81, . 


. 75 

“ 8 xlO, 


85 

“ 10 xl2, 

5 

1 00 


The Scott Adjustable Vignetter is easily attached to any ordinary printing frame, 
and when once in position need not be removed, as the square opening is sufficiently 
large to print to the full capacity of the frame. It is readily adjusted to any de¬ 
sired position, and is firmly held with thumb screws. The frame is of tin, with brass 
springs beneath to raise the vignetter to proper position, whilst a clamping wire 
holds tightly either tissue paper, cut-out, or both. 

WEYMOUTH’S VIGNETTE PAPERS. 

Nineteen sizes are now made, suiting all dimensions of pictures from a small 
carte figure to Victorias, cabinets, whole size, etc. • They are printed in black 
for ordinary negatives, yellow bronze for thin negatives, and red bronze for still 

weaker ones. 

2945 . 4 In envelopes, containing one each, Nos. 1 to 15, . . . . $1 00 

2946. Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, for cartes , per dozen, . . . . , o0 

~947* Nos. '6, 7, 11, 12, and 13, for large cartes and Victorias, per dozen, . 75 

2948^ Nos! i 9! 10,’ 14, 15, and 151, for cabinets and 4-4 size, per dozen, . 1 00 

2949. Nos. 16, 17, and 18, for cabinet and half size, per dozen, . . . 1 25 


















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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 



2979*. Devoe’s Printing Easel, 


DEVOE’S PRINTING- EASEL. 

These Easels hold the printing 
frame at any desired angle, keeping 
the Negative square to the sun, and 
insuring symmetrical vignettes. 

Their size is suited to Printing 
frames, from 31x41 to 10x12. 


25 


ROBINSON’S PHOTOGRAPH TRIMMERS. 



No. 2980. 


No. 2981. 


2980. Robinson’s Straight Cut Trimmer, 

2981. Robinson’s Revolving Trimmer, with guide, 


Robinson's Photograph Trimmer does the work much more expeditiously and 
elegantly than a knife. It does not cut but pinches off the waste paper, and leaves 

ovJte’S.ZlJi “ T “ y b ?f ed edge ' which facilitates adherence to the mount. For 
ovals, cii cles, and rounded corners it is indispensable. 


ROBINSON’S GUIDES. 


208 r | heS ££vl eS T Tf 0tsh , eet - iron fOT usc with the Revolving Trimmer No 
. . They may be had round, oval, square, or round-cornered, as desired and 

*:™L a :*:z:! Comaa ’ Card “• **»■ ten — 









W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


73 


No. 


2982. Glass Form or Guide, 


2982*. 

2983. 
2983*. 

2984. 
2984*. 
29S5. 
2985*. 
2985**. 


GLASS FORMS. 

Carte de Visite, 
3Ix 41 
4x5 
Hx 5£ 

Cabinet, . 
5x7 
5x8 
6£x 8* . 

8 xlO 


Price. 

$0 35 
40 
50 
55 
60 
65 
75 
1 00 
1 50 


These Forms are intended for use with Robinson's Straight Trimmer , No. 2980. 
They are of plate glass , with beveled edges. 

ENTREKIN’S AMERICAN ROTARY BURNISHER. 



Nos. 2986-2989. 


2986. Entrekin’s Rotary Burnisher, 10-inch roll, . . . . §18 00 

2937 « “ “ 15 “ “ .... 25 00 

2933 * “ “ “ 20 “ “ .... 35 00 

2989. “ “ “ 25 .... 45 00 

This Burnisher has the One Wheel, Quick Acting, Centre Adjustment which is 
a mechanical device for securing uniform and positive pressure, and giving 
even and perfect adjustment the whole length of the roll, with one motion. One 
of the greatest advantages it has over other Rotary Burnishers is a mechanical 
device to readjust the rolls in case of uneven wear of the journals and journal 
bearings, bv the lock-nut and set-screw placed over the wedges at each end of 
the roll, thus allowing perfect adjustment, and which can be maintained at all 
times by simply loosening up the lock-nut, and adjusting the roll with the set¬ 
screw, and tightening the lock-nut. This is only to be done when the adjust¬ 
ment has become impaired by long and constant use. A two-end wrench 
accompanies each machine for this puipose. 
























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W. H. WALMSLEY & C0. ; PHILADELPHIA. 

CARD MOUNTS. 


PLAIN CARDS, WHITE OR GRAY. 

Per box of twenty five cards. 

No. 2 . Size 9 xll,.$0 45 

“ 6ix 81. 30 

NO. 1 CARDS WITH INDIA TINT. 

Per box of twenty-five cards. 

Cards 8x10, India Tint, 5x3,.. . 1 12 

NO. 9 PLAIN CARDS WITH ROUND CORNERS. 

White Gray, Primrose, or Duplex Maroon-Gray. 

Per box of twenty-five cards. 

Boudoir Size (or 5x8), 51x81, 55 

Panel “ 4 x81, 45 

Cabinet “ 41x61, 33 

41x51 “ 30 

31x41 “.25- 

PLAIN CARDS, WITH SQUARE GILT LINES. 


No. 2 Cards 

“ 2 “ 

“ 2 “ 


White or Gray. 

Per box of twenty-five cards. 

, 10x12, Opening 6 x 8 ,. 

9x11, “ 5x8,. 

61x81, “ 4x5,. 


1 00 
80 
60 


GOLD BEVELED CARDS, WITH CLEAN-CUT EDGES—PURE NON-TARNISHABLE 

GOLD LEAF. 


No. 26 White, Gray, Primrose, or Duplex Maroon-GrajL 
Per box of twenty-five cards. 

Boudoir Size (or 5x8), 51x81,. 

Panel “ 4 x 8 i, . 

Cabinet “ 41x61, . 

41x51 “ . 

31x41 “ ......*. 

21x41 “ .... 


Size 5 x 8 , 

“ 41x51, 

“ 31x41, 


GOLD BEVELED EDGE CARDS, WITH SERRATED EDGES 

Primrose or Duplex MaroOn-Gray. 

Per box of twenty-five cards. 


9 


85 

75 

52 

50 

40 

25 


$1 00 
70 
45 


CARD MOUNTS. 


PRICE PER ONE HUNDRED. 


2990. Plain Cards, assorted tints, No. 


2991. “ 

2992. “ 

2993. “ 


No. 

No. 

No. 



O 


61x 81, 

4 4 

9 xll, 


$1 30 

1 05 

2 15 
1 75 

























W. H. WALMSLEY & CO. 

, PHILADELPHIA. 


75 

No. 







2094. 

Plain Cards, assorted tints 

. No. 1, 

10 xl2, . 



PkICKi 

2 75 

2995. 

<( tt 

No. 2, 

44 

• 



2 25 

2996. 

India Tint Cards. “ 

No. 34, 

8 xlO, 



3 50 

2997. 

it tt «< 

No. 20, 

11 xl4, 

, , 


4 75 

The tinted opening of 2996 measures 5$x73 inches, and that of 2997 8x10.1 inches. 

2998. 

Panel Cards, all tints, 

No. 

65, 31x41, 



1 25 

2999. 

<< tt tt 

No. 

26, 41x51, 



1 80 

3000. 

tt tt tt 

No. 

26, 5 x8, 



3 90 

3001. 

Cabinet Cards, assorted, 

No. 

13, 41x61, 



1 65 

3002. 

“ “ black, 

No. 

43, 41x61, 



1 65 

3003. 

“ serrated edges, No. 

99, 41x61, 



1 65 

3004. 

Boudoir Cards, green or maroon, 

No. 68, 51x81, 



4 10 

3005. 

Carte de Visite Mounts, 

assorted, 

No. 35, 21x44, 



25 

3006. 

44 4 4 

44 

No. 42, 21x44, 



35 

3007. 

44 (4 

44 

No. 43, 21x44, 



85 

3008. 

Stereoscopic Card Mounts, assorted, No. 5, 31x7, 



65 

3009. 

44 44 44 

4 4 

No. 5, 4 x7, 



70 

3010. 

44 44 44 

44 

No. 5, 41x7, 



75 

3011. 

44 44 44 

44 

No. 5, 41x7, 



85 

3012. 

44 44 44 

44 

No. 5, 5 x8, 



1 20 


All the above Cards are from pure stock ( A. M. Collins, Son cC Co.), guaran¬ 
teed entirely free from soda, and not to injure the prints. 


SQUEEGEE ROLLER. 



* No. 3013. 

No. ^ RICE - 

3013. Improved Squeegee Roller,.$1 00 

This Roller is especially designed to be used in place of the ordinary Squeegee 
in working film and paper negatives, bromide, and transferrotype piints, and in 
mounting albumen and ferro-prussiate prints. It is neatly made, with black 
walnut handle, brass trimmings, and a heavily covered rubber roller. 








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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


No. 


READY SENSITIZED ALBUMEN PAPER. 


3015. Package Sensitized Paper, one dozen, 4x5, .25, two dozen, 


3016. 

3017. “ “ 

3018. “ “ “ 

3019. “ “ “ 

3020. “ “ 

3021. Roll, Sensitized Paper, 


44x 54, .25, 
5^x 7, .40, 
5 x 8, .40, 
6£x 84, .00, 
8 xlO, .80, 
18 x22. 


Price. 
40 
50 
75 
75 
10 
50 


1 
1 

3 00 


This paper is made expressly for us by the best manufacturer in Paris, in 
a beautiful pearl shade only. Its quality is of the best, it is highly sen¬ 
sitized, prints readily, and tones to any desired tint with the greatest facility. It 
is almost universally used in the galleries of Europe, yielding effects in no wise 
infeiioi to those obtainable with freshly sensitized paper. Its keeping qualities 
aie extiaoidinary, as excellent prints may bo made with it a year after sensitiz- 
ing. Each package is made up with chemically prepared pads, which greatly 
add to its keeping qualities; and to save possible loss, packages and rolls are not 
broken. Formulae for printing and toning accompany each package. For the 
amateur, this Ready Sensitized Paper is an indispensable requisite, whilst to the 
professional photographer it otters numerous advantages which he will not be 


slow to recognize. 


3022. Japanned Tin Case, to hold roll of 3021, 


FERROPRUSSIATE PAPER. 

3024. Package Ferro-Prussiate Paper, 1 dozen, 3{x 44 

“ “ 4x5 

“ “ 41x 54 


3025 

3026. 
3026* 

3027. 
3027* 

3028. 

3029. 

3030. 

3032. 

3033. 


il 


44x 64 
5x7 
51x 7 
5x8 
64x 84 
8 xlO 
10 xl2 
18 x22 


$0 


35 


12 

15 

15 

20 

25 

25 

25 

35 

45 

75 

00 

50 


3034. Roll Ferro-Prussiate Paper, 11 yards, 30 inches wide, 

Phis Paper is also made expressly for us in Paris, and is far superior to any 
other in the market, being of uniform sensitiveness and entirely free from spots 
streaks, or flaws, printing a brilliant blue with clear whites. It is extremely 
simple in its manipulation and therefore very convenient for making proofs 
liom negatives, whilst for the rapid reproduction of plans, drawings, etc., it has 
no equah Full instructions for use accompany each package. A sample print 
will be sent to any address on application. 

PAPERS, VARIOUS. 


3035. Litmus Paper. Blue or Red, per sheet 

3036. “ 


“ in books, per doz., . 

For Dark Room, *< 

1 • • 

“ Vignetting, etc., “ 

best English, per doz., 

“ Dark Room, yellow, “ 

3041. White Blotting Paper, 19x24, “ 

3042. Carbutt’s Ruby Paper. For Dark Room. Per sheet, 20x24 


3037. Post 

3038. Onion 

3039. Tissue 
-3040. 


fiO *05 
40 
25 
25 
20 
10 

1 00 
25 












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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


PASTES FOR MOUNTING PRINTS 

No. 

3045. Parlor Paste, i pint jar,. 

3046. “ “ 1 “....’ 

3047. ‘ “ 1 quart jar,. 


THE HOWARD PRINT AND NEGATIVE BINDERS. 


Price. 
§0 25 
45 
65 



Nos. 3048-3054. 

3048. Howard Binder, No. 30, for 31x41 to 41x51, Prints or Negatives, 55 

3049. “ “ No. 31, “ 41x61 “ 5 x8 “ “ 65 

3053. “ “ . No. 32, “ 61x81 “ “ 85 

3054. « “ No. 33, “ 8 xlO “ “ 1 15 

These convenient Binders consist of heavy, finely surfaced envelopes, secured 
in cloth covers and printed for reference, as shown in the cut. They are designed 
for the classification and preservation of film, paper, or glass negatives; and 
mounted or unmounted photographs. 

VIEW ALBUMS. 




Nos. 3055-3058. 


Plain. 

With Gilt 





Borders. 

3055. 

View Albums. For Pictures 31 x 4} to 41x51, . 

. 

. 31 15 

SI 65 

3056. 

“ “ “ 41x 61 “5 x8 . 

. 

. 1 40 

1 90 

3057. 

“ “ “ 61x 81 . 

. 

. 2 00 

2 50 

3058. 

“ “ “ 8 xlO , 

• 

. 2 25 

2 75 











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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


GELATINE DRY PLATES. 


In these latter days, the work of the Photographer being done almost exclu. 
sively with Dry Plates, we have described no apparatus in this Catalogue not 
adapted to that process. But few Photographers will ever go to the trouble of 
making their own plates, preferring to purchase those of some reliable maker, 
as combining the elements of convenience and economy. Some prefer one 
brand and some another; one likes extreme sensitiveness, another delights in a 
plate slow enough to permit long exposures. For the wants of all these classes 
we provide by carrying in stock the leading makes, all of which are sold at uni¬ 
form prices. For Portraiture and Interiors we specially recommend the Har¬ 
vard and Ripley’s Instantaneous Plates ; for General Landscape work, Ripley’s 
Rapid Landscape and Carbutt’s B, whilst the latter’s new Orthochromatics are 
especially adapted for producing the best Photo-Micrographic work. But we 
keep all,Seed, Cramer, Stanley, Eastman’s, etc., and desire our customers to 


make their own selections 

No. 

• 

GENERAL PRICE-LIST. 




Price. 

3060. 

Gelatine Dry Plates, any make, 2|x 34, 

per dozen, 




?0 35 

3061. 


44 

“ 34x 44, 

44 




45 

3062. 

<< 

44 

“ 4x5, 

44 




65 

3063. 

<< 

44 

“ 44x 54, 

4 t 




75 

3064. 

(< 

4 « 

“ 44x 64, 

44 




90 

3065. 

(< 

44 

“ 5x7, 

44 




1 10 

3066. 

«< 

44 

“ 54x 7, 

44 




1 25 

3067. 

<( 

44 

“ 5 x 8, 

44 




1 25 

3068. 


44 

“ 64x 84, 

44 




1 65 

3069. 

<< 

44 

“ 8 xlO, 

44 




2 40 

3070. 

<< 

44 

“ 10 xl2, 

44 




3 80 

8071. 

n 

44 

“ 11 xl4, 

44 




5 00 

3072. 

«< 

44 

“ 14 xl7, 

44 




9 00 

3072*. 

<( 

44 

“ 17 x20, 

44 




13 00- 

3072.** “ 

“ “ 18 x22. 

LANTERN TRANSPARENCY 

44 

PLATES. 




15 50 


ON THIN CRYSTAL PLATE. 

3073. Ripley’s Lantern Plates, 3fx4, per dozen, . 

3074. Carbutt’s “ “ 34x4, “ 

3074*. Eastman’s “ “ 34x4, “ 

CARBUTT’S 0RTH0CHR0MATIC PLATES. 

3061*. Carbutt’s Orthochromatic Plates, 34x 44, per dozen, 


3062*. 

3063*. 

3064*. 

3065*. 

3067*. 

3068*. 

3070*. 


4x5, 
44x 54, 
44x 64, 
5x7, 
5x8, 
64x 84, 
8 xlO. 


60 

65 

70 


55 

80 
90 
1 C8 
1 40 

1 50 

2 00 
3 00 


Transparency Plates are specially made with a sloio emulsion for this purpose 
of all sizes from 34x44 to 17x20. * * 
















Nos. 3075-3082. 


No. 


3075. Transparency Frame, 

4x5 inches, 

• 

• 

. 

• 

• 

• 

§0 28 

3076. “ 

44 

4±x 51 

44 

• 

. 

• • 

• 

• 

• 

32 

3077. “ 

44 

51 x 7 

44 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

34 

3078. “ 

44 

5x8 

44 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

34 

3079. 

44 

6£x Sh 

44 

• 

• 

. 

• 

• 

• 

38 

3080. “ 

44 

8 xlO 

44 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

48 

3081. “ 

44 

10 xl2 

44 

. 

• 

• 


• 

• 

75 

3082. “ 

44 

11 xl4 

44 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

90 


These frames are made to hang vertically or horizontally . In ordering please 
state which is wanted. 

To give Transparencies a finish they are hacked when placed m the frames with 
a plate of ground glass , either plain or with etched margins. 


W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


TRANSPARENCY FRAMES. 
































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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


GROUND GLASS FOR TRANSPARENCY FRAMES. 


No. 

3083. 

3084. 

3085. 

3086. 

3087. 

3088. 

3089. 


Plain. 

$0 10 
12 
15 
15 
20 
25 
30 


3091. 

3092. 

3093. 

3094. 

3095. 

3096. 

3097. 

3098. 


3130. 

3131. 

3132. 

3133. 
3135. 

3137. 

3138. 

3139. 

3140. 

3142. 

3143. 

3144. 
3144* 

3145. 

3146. 

3147. 

3148. 

3149. 

3151. 

3152. 

3153. 

3154. 

3155. 

3156. 

3157. 
3158 

3159. 

3160. 

3161. 

3162. 

3163. 

3164. 

3165. 

3166. 


Ground Glass Plate, 4 x 5, . 

“ “ “ 44x 54, 

“ “ “ 54x 7, . 

“ “ “ 5 x 8. . 

“ “ “ 6*x 84, 

“ “ “ 8 xlO, . 

“ “ “ 10 xl2, . 

VARNISHES 

Anthony’s Dry Plate Yarnish. Per bottle, 

Carbutt’s Keystone “ “ 

Mountfort’s “ “ 

Phcenix Ferrotype “ “ 

Hance’s Grit « “ 

“ Ground Glass Substitutes. “ 

Rolfe’s Retouching Yarnish. “ 

Peerless Yarnish Pot and Filter, 

MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES. 

Glass Stirring Rod. 8-inch. Both ends glaze finished, 

“ “ a 22 “ “ << 

“ “ “ 25 « >< <( 

“ u n 28 « << « 

Bristle Brush, Flat. 1 inch wide,. 

“ “ “ 14' “. 

a u a 2 Li 

i< “ “ 2i “ . 

Rubber Focusing Cloth. 40 inches square, . 

Velvet “ “ . 

Mats for Lantern Slides. Per package, .... 

Glass “ “ Covers, 34x4. Thin white crystal. Per doz 

• “ “ “ “ “ P. B. C., . 

Needle Paper for binding edges of Lantern Slides. Per sheet 

India Ink. Per stick,. 

Canvas Bag for Extension Tripods Nos. 1 and 2, 

“ “ “ “ No. 3, 

Carbutt’s Potash Developer. Package of two bottles, 
Anthony’s Negative Cotton, per oz., .... 

“ “ Collodion, per bottle, . 

Walmsley’s Plain “ “ ... 

Mitchell’s Anti Cockling Mounting Solution, 

Adt’s Patent Adjustable Photo Clips. Per dozen, 
Wagner’s Retouching Cylinders. Various tints. Each 
Lockwood’s Photo Clips, with Hooks. Per dozen, 

French Azotate for Toning Prints. Per bottle, . 
Hydrometers for Testing Silver Baths. Each, 

New Acme Water Colors. Per box (18 colors), . 

“ “ “ “ « g a 

Canary Fabric. For lighting dark room, per square yard, 
Ruby “ “ “ “ “ 

Alcohol Lamp,. 

W. A C. Preserving Tubes, for Sensitized Paper, 18x22, 

“ Paper Preservative. Per box, 


Etched 

Border. 


$0 30 
45 
45 
50 
65 
75 

40 

50 

50 

50 

50 

50 

40 

50 


10 

15 

20 

25 

15 

25 

35 

50 

00 

00 

25 

50 

30 

05 


50 

50 

60 

50 

50 

50 

50 

75 

50 

85 

25 

60 

50 

00 

60 

60 

60 

00 

35 




















No. 3168. 

No. Price. 

3168. Adt’s Patent Print Mounter,.$1 50 

This consists of a spring roller attached to a handle, and upon which is wound 
a band of fine cotton cloth, one end being fastened to a rod, which is screwed to 
the mounting table. After the pasted print has been placed upon the mount, 
the roller is drawn over it, as shown in the cut, the spring roller drawing the 
cloth band perfectly tight, and rewinding it when the roller returns. 

ADT’S PATENT MANIPULATOR. 



W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 81 

THE ADT PATENT PRINT MOUNTER. 



No. 3169. 


69. Adt’s Patent Manipulator,.* * 

As will be seen by a glance at the cut, this device not only protects the hands 
lifting the plate from the developer, but, as they do not come in contact with 
e tray stained fingers are entirely avoided. It is attachable to and w ill firmly 
>ld various sizes and depths of trays without adjusting. 





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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


DEVELOPING OUTFITS. 




mmdim 


jpyii 




K' C ft T 1 


No. 

3100. Developing Outfit, No. 1. 

One dozen Plates 31x41, 4x5, or 41x5£, 
Two Developing Trays, 4Ix5£, 

One 2-ounce Graduate, 

“ pound Hyposulphite Soda, 

“ package Autograph Developer, 


Pricp^ 
$3 5 c* 

One Ruby Glass Lantern, W. I. A., 

“ set Scales and Weights, 5 inches, 

“ half-pound Alum, 

“ ounce Bromide Potassium, 

“ Instruction Book. 

“ Note Book. 

4 50 

substitution of 5x7 to 5x8 Plates 


3101. Developing Outfit, No. 2. 5x8, 

This Outfit is the same as No. 3100, with the 
and Pans, Graduates, etc., to correspond. 


Nos. 3100-3105. 
4ix5£, . 


3102. Developing Outfit, No. 3. 6 £x8£,. 5 

This Outfit is the same as No. 3100, with the substitution of 6£x8£ Plates, and 
Pans, Graduates, etc., to correspond. 

The foregoing Outfits comprise only those articles absolutely essential to the 
making of a negative. Those now to be described are much more complete and 
afford greater latitude for experimental developing. 


3103. 


Complete Developing Outfit, No. 4. 4£x5£, 


8 50 


This Outfit comprises the following articles, securely packed in a wooden case: 

A rl Arron T>1 f> 1 A 1 J A 1 r* i — _ 


One dozen Dry Plates, 31x41 to 41x5£, 
Two Japanned Developing Trays, 

One set Scales and Weights, 5-incli, 

“ 4-ounce Graduate, 


One Package Autograph Developer. 


One pound Neutral Oxalate Potassium, 
Protosulphate Iron, 
Hyposulphite Soda, 

Alum, 














W. H. WALMSLEY & C0 V PHILADELPHIA. 


83 


One Minim Measure, 

“ ounce Bromide Potassium, 

“ “ Sulphuric Acid, 

“ u Oxalic Acid, 

" One package Silver Intensifler. 
“ Camel’s-hair Brush, flat, 


One bottle Negative Varnish, 
“ Paragon Lantern, 2824,* 
“ Efficient Plate Lifter, 

“ Focusing Cloth, 

“ Note Book, 

“ Instruction Book. 


3104. Complete Developing Outfit, No. 5. 5x7 to 5x8, . . .9 50 

This Outfit is the same as No. 3103, with the substitution of 5x7 to 5x8 Plates, 
and Pans, Graduates, etc., to correspond. 


3105. Complete Developing Outfit, No. 6. 61x81, . . . . 10 50 

This Outfit is the same as No. 3103, with the substitution of 61x81 Plates, and 
Pans, Graduates, etc., to correspond. 


PRINTING AND TONING OUTFITS. 



Nos. 3107-3112. 


5107. Printing and Toning Outfit, A, 

One Printing Frame, 
rwo dozen Sheets Sensitized Papei, 
rwo dozen Card Mounts, 


2 25 


71 grains Chloride of Gold, 
One ounce Phosphate of Soda, 
One half pint jar, Parlor Paste. 


rv ^ —— -- 7 

With the above Outfit the Printing Frame and Sensitized Paper are furnished to 
uit 31*41, 4 *o, or 41*oi negatives as required , at the same price. 




















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No. Prior 

3108. Printing and Toning Outfit B,. $2 75 

This Outfit is the same as A, with the substitution of Printing Frame, Sensi¬ 
tized Paper, and Card Mounts suited to negatives 5x7, 51x7, or 5x8. 

3109. Printing and Toning Outfit C,.3 00 

This Outfit is the same as A, with the substitution of Printing Frame, Sensi¬ 
tized Paper, and Card Mounts suited to negatives 61x81. 

The above Outfits comprise all the absolutely necessary articles for printing, 
toning , and mounting finished pictures. 


3110. Complete Printing and Toning Outfit D, 


One Printing Frame, 

“ Porcelain Pan, 5x7, deep, 

“ ounce Acetate Soda, 

“ bottle Chloride of Gold, 71 grains, 
Four dozen sheets Sensitized Paper, 
Two “ Card Mounts, 

One two-on nee Graduate, 

“ sheet Blue Litmus Paper, 

“ half-pint jar Parlor Paste, 

“ one-and-a-half-inch Bristle Brush, 
“ Glass Form (for trimming prints), 


6 50 

One Robinson’s Straight Trimmer, 

“ Japanned Tray, 51x81 inches, 

“ pound Hyposulphite Soda, 

“ ounce Borax, 

“ doz. sheets Ferro Prussiate Paper, 
“ package Eastman’s Bromide 
Paper, ' 

“ pound Neutral Oxalate Potassium, 
“ “ Protosulphate of Iron, 

“ “ Acetic Acid. 


The various articles with the above Outfit are furnished in sizes to suit. 31x41, 
4 x5, or 41x51 inch negatives, as may be desired, at the same price. 


3111. Complete Printing and Toning Outfit E, .... 8 50 

This Outfit is the same as D, with the substitution of Printing Frames and 
other apparatus, Sensitized Paper, etc., to suit negatives 5x7, 51x7, or 5x8 
inches. 


3112. Complete Printing and Toning Outfit F, .... 10 00 

This Outfit is the same as D, with the substitution of Apparatus, Paper, etc., 
to suit negatives 61x81 inches. 


SILVER PRINTS. 

For the convenience of our amateur and other customers, we have arranged 


to do silver printing from their own negatives in the best possible manner. We 


employ only the best printers, and guarantee satisfaction. Negatives 
sent b}^ mail. 

Unmounted. 

may be 

Mounted. 

31 x 41 

each Print, 


05 

09 

4x5 

U 

• ••••••• 

05 

09 

41x 51 

« 

• ••••••• 

07 

12 

41x 61 

(C 

• ••••••• 

07 

12 

5x7 

u 

• ••••••• 

10 

15 

51x 7 

a 

• ••••••• 

10 

15 

5x8 

a 

• ••••••• 

10 

15 

6 lx 81 

u 

#••••••• 

15 

23 

8 xlO 

a 

• ••••••• 

25 

35 


The above prices are for plain prints and plain white or tinted card mounts, 
For vignetting or for fancy cards, extra charges are made. 












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ARGENTIC DRY PLATES. 


Ever since the introduction of Gelatino-Bromide Dry Plates for negatives, 
mosfi earnest efforts have been put forth to place upon the market dry plates for 
ferrotypes, but without any measure of success until the beginning of the 
present year. The Plienix Plate Company are manufacturing, and we offer to 
the photographer, Argentic Plates. These are ferrotype plates, coated with 
gelatino-bromide emulsion, and are al ways ready for use. No silver bath ; no 
long exposures required. 

The Phenix Plate Co.’s Instantaneous Argentic Dry Plates will be found far 
superior to any other form of positive plates, giving, as they do, the maximum 
of beautiful effects with a minimum of labor, producing rich and brilliant pic¬ 
tures with a rapidity and cleanliness never before attained, doing away with the 
use of a silver-bath and all its concomitant evils— pin-holes, stains, fog, etc., not 
forgetting the vast saving in time and temper. The Argentic Plates are always 
ready-at-liand, and the working of them is simplicity itself. Their permanency 
and reliability are beyond question. 

An exposure of from one to three seconds will suffice with a good light, two 
minutes to develop; three to five, to fix, wash, dry, and varnish, and the opera¬ 
tion is complete—ready within ten minutes for delivery. For out-door work, 
these Plates work well with a drop-shutter exposure. 

For developing the Argentic Dry Plates, any ammonia developer can be used 
successfully with good results; but much finer effects are produced by using 
the Phenix Stock Solution, which is put up in twelve-ounce bottles. By its use 
greater rapidity in development, purer whites, extreme brilliancy, and finer 
detail can be obtained, the result being far superior to that produced by any 
other developer. As these Plates are very rapid—being six times quicker than 
wet—guard well against white light. 


PRICE-LIST. 


NO. , 1 

3115. Argentic Dry Plates, 31x 41, per box of 2 dozen, 




Price. 
$0 90 

3116. 

“ 4 x 5, “ “ 




1 25 

3117. 

“ 41 x 51, “ 




1 50 

3118. 

“ 41 x 61, “ “ 




1 80 

3119. 

“ 5 x 7, “ “ 




2 00 

3120. 

« “ 5 x 8 , “ 




2 25 

3121. 

« “ 6Jx 81, “ “ 




3 75 

3122. 

tt “ 7 xlO, “ “ 




4 00 

3123. 

“ 8 xlO “ “ 




4 50 

3124. 

«t «< 10 xl4, “ 1 dozen, 




4 00 

3125. 

Phenix Pyro Solution, No. 1, per bottle, 8 oz., . 




56 

3126. 

Phenix Stock Solution, No. 2, per bottle, 12 oz., 




25 

3127. 

Phenix Varnish. For Argentic Plates, per bottle, 




56 











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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


FERROTYPE OUTFITS. 

No. 

3170. Ferrotype Outfit No. 1 . For beginners, 


Price. 
$37 95 


For those who wish to start on a small scale, the following outfit will suffice 
for a beginning: 



Price. 

1 i Gem Camera and Holders, 
with 4 1-9 Darlot Gem Lens 

to make 41-9 Gems on £ plate, 

$18 75 

1 Short Head Rest, . 

2 80 

1 i Excel. Camera Stand, 

3 00 

1 i Rubber Bath and Dipper, 

1 25 

1 4x5 Rubber Dish, . 

60 

2 No. 0 Rubber Funnels, . 

80 

1 3 oz. Collodion Yial, 

18 

1 3 oz. Graduated Glass, . 

30 

1 Alcohol Lamp, 

60 

1 Box Ferrotype Colors, 

Brushes, etc, .... 

1 60 

1 Jar Parlor Paste and Brush, 

40 


1 Quill Duster, .... 

Price. 
$0 10 

1 Instruction Book, Ferrotyp- 
i”g,. 

75 

1 Box 4 Ferrotype Plates, 

1 20 

500 No. 4 Ferrotype Envelopes, 

1 63 

1 pt. Silver Batli Solution, 

1 90 

1 Bottle Ferrotype Collodion, 

65 

1 lb. Acetic Acid, 

20 

1 lb. Cyanide Potassium, 

25 

i lb. Sulph. Iron in bottle, 

20 

1 Bottle Varnish, 

25 

1 pint 95° Alcohol, . 

50 

Total, 

$37 95 


Those who wish to make single pictures, 1-9, 1-6, and 1-4 sizes, can do so with 
this outfit by adding a I Darlot Portrait Lens, with central stops, which will 
cost extra, $8.75. 

The same outfit as above, but instead of i Camera, Stand, Bath, and Dish, we 

will send £ sizes,. ^ 

With £ Darlot Lens,. 46 7ft 

With £ Darlot Lens,. 52 50 

3171. Ferrotype Outfit No. 2. For traveling, .... 51 93 


The following outfit will be lound the best for traveling business on a small 
scale: 


Price. 

1 £ Comb ination Camera, 
makes 1-9, 1-6, 1-4, and 1-2 
single Ferrotypes, and 2 Bon 
Tons on a i plate, and 2 card 
size on a £ plate with 1 £ size 
Lens. Price of Camera and 


Darlot Lens, .... 

o 

CO 

00 

1 £ Excel. Camera Stand,. 

3 

00 

1 Tall Head Rest, 

3 

00 

1 £ Glass Bath in Box, and 



Dipper,. 

3 

30 

1 5x7 Rubber Dish, . 


75 

1 Alcohol Lamp, 


60 

1 3 oz. Collodion Vial, 


18 

1 3 oz. Graduated Glass, . 


30 

2 No. 1 Rubber Funnels, 


90 

1 pint Silver Solution, 

1 

00 

1 £ lb. Sulph. Iron in bottle, . 


20 

1 lb. Acetic Acid, 


20 


4 lb. Cyanide Potassium, 


Price. 
$0 25 

4 lb. Ferrotype Collodion, 


65 

1 Bottle Varnish, 


25 

1 Box Colors, Brushes, 

and 


Gold Saucer, . 


1 60 

1 pint 95° Alcohol, . 


50 

1 Box each 4 and £ Ferrotype 


Plates, 


2 40 

100 No. 1 ] Ferrotjrpe 

En- 


velopes, . 


35 

50 No. 24 Card Envelopes, 


30 

£ pint Jar Parlor Paste 

and 


Brush, 


40 

1 1 inch Camel's Hair Duster 


for Plates, 


15 

1 Copy Ferrotype Guide 

In- 


struction Book, 

• 

75 

Total, 

• 

$51 93 


I 












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No. Price. 

3172. Ferrotype Outfit No. 3. For large-size pictures, .... $118 00 


1 8x10 Camera and Holders, carriage movement, titted with 4 1 Gem 

Darlot Lenses,. 

1 4-4 Darlot Portrait Lens,. 

1 Camera Stand, boxed,. 

1 Tall Head Rest,. 

1 9x12 Glass Bath, in Box with Dipper,. 

1 8x10 Rubber Dish,. 

1 Alcohol Lamp,. 

1 8 oz. Collodion Vial,. 

1 8 oz. Graduate,. 

2 No. 3 Rubber Funnels,. 

1 Box Ferrotype Colors, Brushes, etc.,. 

3 pints Silver Bath Solution,. 

2 lbs. Acetic Acid,. 

11 lb. Sulphite Iron in bottle,. 

1 lb. Cyanide Potassium,. 

1 lb. Ferrotype Collodion,. 

1 pint “ Varnish, . .. 

1 “ Alcohol, 95°,. 

1 Jar Parlor Paste and Brush, .... .... 

1 i inch Camel’s Hair Duster,. 

50 10x14 Ferrotype Plates,. 

500 No. 11 “ Envelopes,. 

100 No. 15 “ “. 

24 No. 20 Cabinet “. 

1 Copy Ferrotype,. 


40 00 
35 50 
11 50 
3 00 
6 00 
1 35 
60 
30 
50 
1 20 
1 60 
5 70 
35 
20 
75 
1 25 
90 
50 
40 
25 
3 00 
1 50 
90 
40 
1 00 


Total, 


. $118 00 


Those who do not care to make large pictures can dispense with the 4-4 Lens. 
Or a Darlot 1 size Lens can be substituted for $17.50, making a very useful outfit. 

To these outfits may be added other articles , such as Backgrounds, Accessories, 
Posing Chairs, etc., to make them more complete. 


FERROTYPE PLATES. 


Black or Chocolate Tinted. Prices Subject to Fluctuation 


No. Sizes. 

3173. 1-9, 2 x2£, per.box of 8 doz., Phenix, 

3174. 1-6, 2Jx31, 

3175. 1-4, 31x41, 

3176. 1-2, 41x51, 

3176*. 41x61, 

3177. 5 x7, 

3177*. 4-4, 61x81, 

3178. 10 xl4, per doz., 

3178*. 10 xl4, per 100, 


“ 8 “ 

“ 8 “ 

u 4 “ 

u 4 “ 

u 4 “ 

<< 2 “ 


Egg Shell. 
$0 80 


Glossy. 

. $0 90 

1 25 


1 35 

1 85 


2 00 

2 20 


2 35 

2 20 


2 35 

2 40 


2 70 

2 40 


2 70 

1 68 


. 1 80 

14 00 


. 15 00 



















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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


DEVELOPERS. 



AUTOGRAPH DEVELOPER. 

Si , 9. \\ almsley s Autograph Developer. Package of two bottles, $0 60 
The following advantages are claimed for this developer: 

It is made from absolutely pure chemicals, under the personal supervision of 
Mr. Walmsley, from an original formula used by him for several years, and 
v ith fai gi eater care than is bestowed upon any other developer ever placed 
upon the market. 

It will keep almost indefinitely without any deterioration ; is always ready for 
use, and works equally well on all makes of plates. 

It produces brilliant negatives of a rich gray tone, without the slightest tinge 
of yellow, resembling those developed with ferrous oxalate, devoid of all harsh¬ 
ness, and quick printers. 

It never causes chemical fog, even if pushed beyond ordinary prudential 
limits. 

It admits of the utmost latitude of exposures from the quickest shutter work 
to greatly over-timing, without requiring material changes in the proportions of 
its ingredients. 

It never becomes thick or discolored, and will not stain the fingers unless they 
are kept immersed in it for a long time. 

From half a dozen to a dozen plates may always be developed with a single 
portion of the mixed solution, the only noticeable difference between the first 
and last being that the latter come up rather more slowly than the former. 

Any amount of density may be obtained by prolonging the development to 
the desired point, without fear of veiling, which cannot occur if the light in the 
dark-room be a safe one. 

It is the cheapest developer ever made, not only in its first cost, but because 

a given quantity will develop more square inches of plate perfectly than anv 
other. J 

It is universal in its applications, being equally adapted to all varieties of 
plates, to paper negatives and films, or to the development of lantern and other 
transparencies. 

It is put up in a compact and substantial form, especially adapted to safe 
transportation, whilst the directions for use accompanying each package are 
moie complete and comprehensive than can be found in many of the manuals 
on the subject at present before the public. Failures are well-nigh impossible 
if exposures are anywhere near correct and these directions are followed. 





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89 


WALMSLEY’S ALKALINE DEVELOPER. 

SINGLE SOLUTION. 

r Price. 

3180. \\ almsley’s Concentrated Alkaline Developer, eight-ounce 

bottle,.. 75 

3181. W almsley’s Concentrated Alkaline Developer, sixteen- 

ounce bottle,.1 25 

This Developer consists of but a single solution, which merely requires to be 
mixed with water for use. It works perfectly with all makes of plates, is easily 
controlled, and is very economical in use. A ten-ounce bottle will develop a 
gross of 5x8 plates. Full directions for use accompany each bottle. 


FERROUS OXALATE DEVELOPER. 

3182. Walmsley’s Ferrous Oxalate Developer. Two bottles, . $0 75 

This is a very carefully prepared Developer from an approved formula, and is 
especially adapted to use with Eastman’s Permanent Bromide Paper, as well as 
to Negative Work by those preferring Iron to Pyrogalol. 


CYANIDE OF SILVER INTENSIFIER. 


No. Price. 

3183. Walmsley’s Silver Intensifier, in two 8-ounce bottles, . . $0 75 

It sometimes happens that negatives, full of detail and otherwise excellent, have 
not sufficient density to make good prints. Resort must then be had to an Intensi¬ 
fier, and the above will be found easy of manipulation, and perfect in its perform¬ 
ance. It is put up in two bottles , containing solutions Nos. 1 and 2, with full 
directions for use. It may be repeatedly used by returning each solution to its 
respective bottle. 


HYDR0KIN0N DEVELOPER. 


No. Price. 

3184. Walmsley’s Hydrokinon Developer, two 8-ounce bottles, . $0 60 

The great merits of this developing agent are now so fully recognized that but 
little is necessary here to urge its use upon our friends and customers. It is 
slow in action, but equally sure; any amount of density may be obtained with¬ 
out the slightest tendency to veiling or fog, rendering it invaluable in developing 
Transparency and Lantern Plates and Eastman’s Transferrotype Paper. It may 
be used repeatedly without losing strength, rendering it one of the most 
economical of developers. Full directions accompany each package, which is 
prepared from an approved formula. 




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W. II. WALMSLEY &* CO., PHILADELPHIA. 

WALMSLEY’S PURE CHEMICALS. 

W. P. C. 

Prices subject to fluctuation. 

All Chemicals are bought and sold by Avoirdupois weight, which has four 
hundred and thirty-seven and a half grains to the ounce, and sixteen ounces to 
the pound, whilst all the formulae for their use and mixing are made by Apothe¬ 
caries’ weight—four hundred and eighty grains to the ounce and twelve ounces 
to the pound. Hence, if you get but four hundred and thirty-seven and a half 
grains of any chemical for an ounce do not think it short weight. 

BOTTLES INCLUDED. 


No. 

3200. 

Acid Acetic, No. 8, 





• 

« 

per lb., 

Price. 
$0 20 

3200. 

44 

4 4 4 4 

• • 





• 

• 

per 5 lbs., 

75 

3201. 

44 

“ Glacial, . 





• 

• 

per oz., 

15 

3201. 

44 

4 4 4 4 

• • 






• 

per 4 oz., 

35 

3201. 

• 4 

44 44 

• • 





• 

• 

per 8 oz., 

60 

3201. 

44 

4 4 4 4 

• • 





• 

• 

per lb., 

1 00 

3202. 

44 

Citric, .... 





• 

• 

per oz., 

15 

3202. 

44 

44 

• • • • 





• 

• 

per lb., 

90 

3202* 

44 

Gallic, .... 





• 


per oz., 

20 

3203. 

44 

Muriatic, Commercial, 





• 


per lb., 

27 

3203. 

44 

44 4 4 





• 


per 6 lbs., 

75 

3203. 

44 

“ C. P., . 





• 


per I lb., 

25 

3203. 

44 

(( a 





• 


per i lb., 

35 

3203. 

44 

<( « 





• 


per lb., 

50 

3203. 

44 

“ (C 





• 


per 6 lbs., 

1 75 

3204. 

44 

Nitric, Commercial, . 





• 


per lb., 

35 

3204. 

44 

44 44 





• 

• 

per 7 lbs., 

1 25 

3204. 

44 

“ C. P., 





• 

• 

per oz., 

15 

3204. 

44 

44 44 





• 

• 

per i lb., 

20 

3204. 

44 

44 44 





• 

• 

per £ lb., 

30 

3204. 

44 

4 4 4 4 





• 

• 

per lb., 

50 

3204. 

44 

44 44 





• 

• 

per 7 lbs., 

2 50 

3205. 

44 

Oxalic, 





• 

• 

per oz., 

10 

3205. 

44 

44 





• 

• 

per lb., 

40 

3206. 

44 

Pyrogallic, E. A., 





• 

• 

per oz., 

40 

3206. 

44 

“ Sche ring’s, 





• 

• 

per £ oz., 

25 

3206. 

44 

44 44 





• 

• 

per oz., 

45 

3206. 

44 

44 44 





• 

• 

per i lb., 

1 45 

3206. 

44 

44 44 





• 

• 

per £ lb., 

3 00 

3206. 

44 

44 44 





• 

• 

per lb., 

5 00 

3207. 

44 

Sulphuric, C. P., 





• 

• 

per oz., 

15 

3207. 

44 

<< «< 





• 

• 

per i lb., 

25 

3207. 

44 

«< << 





• 

• 

per £ lb., 

35 

3207. 

44 

<< «« 






• 

per lb., 

45 

3208. 

44 

Sulphurous, 







per I lb., 

20 

3208. 

44 

44 





• 


per £ lb., 

30 

3208. 

44 

44 





• 


per lb., 

40 

3209. 

44 

Salicylic, 





• 


per oz., 

25 

3209*. 

44 

Tartaric, . . 





• 

• 

per oz., 

15 

3209*. 

44 

44 

• • • 





• 

• 

per lb., 

80 

3210. 

Ammonium, Bromide, 





• 

• 

per oz., 

20 

3210. 


4 4 44 





• 

• 

per i lb., 

45 

3210. 


44 44 





• 

• 

per i lb., 

60 














w. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 91 


No. 


3210. Ammonium, Bromide, 

3211. “ Iodide, . 

3212. Ammonia, Cone. Liquid, 

3212. “ “ 

3212. “ “ 

3213. Alum, Powdered, 

3213. “ Chrome, . 

3214. Benzole, Pure, 

3214*. Borax, 

3215. Cadmium, Bromide, . 

321i). “ Iodide, 

3216*. Calcium Chloride, 

3216*. “ “ 

3217. Chloroform, . 

3217. “ ... 

3217. “ ... 

3217. “ ... 


3218. Ether, Cone. Sulphuric, 
3218. “ “ 


3219. Gold, Chloride, Pure, 


3219. “ “ “ 

3219. “ “ and Sodiu 

3220. Glycerine, Bowers’s Pure, 


m, 


3220. 


3221. Hydrokinone, 

3221*. Hydroxylamin (Hydrochlorate), 

3222. Iron, Proto-Sulphate, in bulk, 


3222. “ “ “ C. P., 

3222*. “ Perchloride, 

3222*. “ “ . 


3223. Iodine, Tincture, 

3223*. “ Resublimed, . 

3224. Lead, Acetate, C. P., . 

3224. “ “ “ 

3225. “ Chloride, “ 

3226. Lime, Chloride, . 

3226*. Magnesium, Powdered. 

3227. Mercury—Bichloride, 

3227. “ “ 

3227. “ “ 

3227. “ “ 


For 


flash 


light, 


3227*. Paraffln, 
3228. Potassium, 
3228. “ 

3228. “ 

3228. “ 

3228*. “ 

3229. “ 

3229. “ 

3230. “ 

3230. “ 

3230. 

3230. “ 

3230*. “ 


Bromide,. 

it . 

H • • • • 

<( . • • • 

Bi-Carbonate, .... 
Carbonate, .... 

ii . • • • 

Cyanide,. 

U . . • • 

• • • • 

U . • • • 

• • • 

“ ..... 

Ferricyanide (Red Prussiate), 



Price. 


per lb., 

$0 85 


per oz., 

45 


per £ lb., 

25 


per lb., 

35 


per 4£ lbs., 

95 


per ib., 

15 


per lb., 

40 


per pt., 

70 


per lb., 

25 


per oz., 

25 


per oz., 

45 


per oz., 

15 


per £ lb., 

35 


per oz., 

20 


per £ lb., 

50 


per £ lb., 

85 


per lb., 

1 50 


per lb., 

90 


per 3£ lbs., 

3 00 

15-grain 

bottle, 

60 

74-grain 

bottle, 

35 

30-grain 

bottle, 

60 


per 2 oz., 

25 


per lb.. 

60 


per oz., 

1 25 


per oz., 

1 00 


per lb., 

10 


per lb., 

60 


per oz., 

15 


per lb., 

1 00 


per oz., 

15 


per oz., 

40 


per oz., 

15 


per lb., 

55 


per oz., 

25 


per lb., 

20 


per oz., 

50 


per oz., 

15 


per 1 lb., 

25 


per 4 lb., 

50 


per lb., 

75 


per lb., 

50 


per oz., 

15 


per I lb., 

27 


per £ lb., 

40 


per lb., 

70 


per lb., 

50 


per £ lb., 

20 


per lb., 

30 


per oz., 

10 


per £ lb., 

25 

. • ' 

per £ lb., 

35 


per lb., 

65 


per lb., 

1 25 















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No. Price. 


3230*. Potassium, Ferricyanide (Red Prussiate), 

. . 


per oz., 

$0 20 

3230**. 

Ferrocyanide (Yellow Prussiate), 


per lb., 

70 

3230**. “ 

ii ii 

tt 



per oz., 

15 

3231. “ 

Iodide, .... 




per oz., 

30 

3231. “ 

ii 




per £ lb., 

9C 

3232. “ 

OxAlate, Neutral, . 




per lb., 

35 

3233. “ 

Sulphuret, 




per £ lb.. 

25 

3233. “ 

a 




per lb., 

40 

3234. “ 

Bichromate, Commercial, 




per lb., 

30 

3234. “ 

“ C. P., . . 




per lb., 

90 

3235. Sodium, Acetate,. 




per oz., 

15 

3235. 

a 




per £ lb., 

35 

3235. “ 

a 




per lb., 

50 

3236. “ 

Bicarbonate, .... 




per lb., 

12 

3236*. “ 

Bromide, .... 




per oz.. 

15 

3237. “ 

Carbonate, .... 




per lb., 

40 

3237*. 

Chloride, .... 




per oz., 

12 

3238. 

Citrate,. 




per oz., 

15 

3238. 

a 

• • • • • 




per 3 oz., 

35 

3238. 

a 




per lb., 

1 00 

3239. 

Hyposulphite, in bulk, 




per lb.. 

06 

3239. “ 

“ “ box, 




per lb.. 

0 & 

3239. “ 

“ “ bottle, 




per lb., 

16 

3239. “ 

“ “ bulk, 




per 10 lbs., 

50 

3239. “ 

“ “ keg, 




per 112 lbs 

,4 00 

3239*. “ 

Nitrate,. 




per lb., 

35 

3240. “ 

Phosphate, .... 



. 

per oz., 

15 

3240. “ 

ii 




per £ lb., 

30 

3240. “ 

ii 

• • • • 




per lb., 

50 

3211. “ 

Sulphite, Crystallized, . 




per oz., 

12 

3241. 

tt u 




per £ lb., 

20 

3241. 

ii ii 




per lb., 

30 

3241. 

“ Granular, 




per oz., 

15 

3241. 

it a 




per £ lb.. 

30 

3241. “ 

ii »» 




per lb., 

55 

3242. 

Tungstate, .... 




per oz., 

20 

3243. Silver, 

Nitrate, C. P., variable, 



about 

per oz., 

85 

3243. 

a n u 



ii 

per £ lb., 

6 25 

3243. 

n n n 



t i 

per lb., 

12 00 

3243*. Strontium, Nitrate, .... 




per oz., 

15 

3243**. Tannin, . 




per oz., 

30 

3244. Uranium, Nitrate, .... 




per \ oz., 

30 

3244. 

ti 




per £ oz., 

50 

3244. 

ii 




per oz., 

90 

3245. Water, 

Distilled, . 




per gai., 

40 

3246. Zinc, Bromide, . 




per oz., 

25 

3247. “ Iodide, ..... 




per oz. , 

60 

3248. Flandreau’s Hypo Eliminator, . 




per bottle, 

50 

3249. Flash Cotton. For the Magnesium Flash Light, . 


per oz., 

50 

3250. Carbutt’s Actinic Light Compound, “ 


ii 


per oz., 

75 

3251. Blitz Pulver, “ 


tt 

. 

per package, 60 


















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FILM PHOTOGRAPHY. 


93 



EASTMAN DRY PLATE AND FILM COMPANY’S 


NEW MATERIALS FOR MAKING FLEXIBLE NEGATIVES, AS FOLLOWS: 

Improved American Films and Negative Paper, cut sheets, regular 
sizes. 

Improved American Films and Negative Paper. On spools to fit the 
Eastman-Walker Roll-PIolders. 

The Improved Eastman-Walker Roll-Holders, Model of 1887. For 
making exposures on the continuous strip. Film or negative paper. 

Film Carriers, for supporting single sheets of the film or negative paper in 
ordinary plate-holders. 


EASTMAN-WALKER IMPROVED ROLL-HOLDER. 

(MODEL OF 1887.) 



This new Holder has the following advantages over all previous patterns: A 
reduction in weight, a reduction in size, a reduction in number of parts, a 

reduction in price. , ... . . . 

The metal inside frame has been dispensed with and the working parts 
attached directly to the wood case, which lias been strengthened to bear the 
strain, the result being a stronger, more simple, and clieapei Holder, less 1 
to o-et out of repair than the old form. 

Fig. 1 shows the Holder closed. Fig. 2 shows the cover removed and the case 
detached from the shutter frame. 























































































































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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


ROLL-HOLDERS. 


No. 

3400. 

3101. 

3402. 

34C3. 

3404. 

3405. 

3408. 

3409. 

3410. 

3411. 

3412. 

3413. 


Fitted with Single Revolution, Audible Indicators. 


Eastman Improved Roll-Holder. 

44 i4 u 


4 < 
44 
44 
44 
44 
44 
44 
44 
44 


44 

44 

44 

44 

44 

44 


Model of 1887, 31x41, 
“ “ 4 x 5, 

“ “ 4ix 51, 

“ “ 41x 61, 

“ “ 4|x 61, 

“ “ 5 x 7, 

“ “ 5 x 8, 

“ “ 61x 81, 

“ “ 8 xlO, 

“ “ 10 xl2, 

“ “ 11 xl4, 

“ “ 14 x!7, 


Price. 
$9 00 
10 00 
10 00 
10 00 
12 50 
12 50 
12 50 
16 00 
20 00 
24 00 
30 00 
40 00 


Every Roll-Holder is sent out fitted with a spool of plain paper to enable the 
operator to learn the manipulation in white light. 

An extra charge is made for fitting Holders to all Cameras, excepting those 
made by the Eastman Company. 


film carriers. 



Nos. 3415-3424. 
3415. Film Carrier, & or 1 inch thick, 3Ix 41, 


3416. 

3417. 

3418. 

3419. 

3420. 

3421. 

3422. 

3423. 

3424. 




4x5, . 

4|x 64, . 

5x7, . 

5x8, . 

61x 84, . 

8 xlO, 

10 xl2, 

11 xl4, . 

14 xl7, . 

Film Carriers are used to expose single sheets of American Film or Negative 
Paper in ordinary double holders, and can be used with any camera. The Car¬ 
riers consist of a light metal frame, which clamps the edges of the cut sheet 
against a thin board. The device is simple and effective, and is recommended 
loi trial wheie the cost of a roll-holder is an objection. 

extra reels. 


25 
30 
35 
35 
35 
40 
50 
60 
75 
1 00 



Nos. 3425-3434, 50 cents to 75 cents each. 

Extra Reels enable the operator to remove the exposed paper from the roll- 
hoider without separating the exposures or re-winding the paper film an oper¬ 
ation that should always be avoided. 1 1 ’ pe 






















W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 

SQUEEGEES. 


95 


(Illustration in Next Edition.) 


No. 

3440. Squeegee. 

3441. 

3442. “ 


Nos. 3440-3442. 
Velvet Rubber, 6-inch, . 

“ “ g “ 

“ “ 12 “ 


Price. 
$0 40 
50 
75 


Squeegees are used to remove the water from films and paper negatives when 
the latter are transferred to glass or ru bber plates. They are exceedingly useful 
in any operation requiring the removal of surplus moisture from a flat surface. 


HARD RUBBER PLATES. 

These Plates are used for drying film or paper negatives, or the Permanent 
Bromide Paper, A or B, when it is desired to have a glossy surface on the latter. 
The negative or print is laid upon the rubber plate, face down, and tfie water 
pressed from it with a squeegee; the plate is then placed in an ordinary neg¬ 
ative rack to dry, when the print will peel off from it of its own accord. One 
can be placed on each side of the plate, which has a liighly polished surface. 


3445. 

Hard Rubber Plate, * inch thick, 4x5, 






$0 10 

3446. 

• 4 

44 

“ “ “ 5 x 7, 






18 

3447. 

44 

44 

“ “ “ 5 x 8, 






2C 

3448. 

44 

44 

“ “ “ 6£x 8*, 






30 

3449. 

44 

44 

“ “ “ 8 xlO, 






40 

3450. 

44 

44 

11 “ “ 10 xl2, 






60 

3451. 

44 

44 

“ “ “ 11 xl4, 






75- 




GELATINE SKINS. 







3460. 

Gelatine Skins. Package 2 Dozen, 31x 41, 






$0 20 

3461. 

44 


“ “ “ 4 x 5, 






25 

3462. 

44 


“ “ “ 41 x 51, 






30 

3463. 

44 


“ “ “ 41 x 61, 






35 

3464. 

44 


“ “ “ 4fx 61, 






40 

3465. 

44 


“ “ “ 5 x 7, 






40 

3466. 

44 


“ “ “ 5 x 8, 






50 

3467. 

44 


“ “ “ 61x 81, 






75 

3468. 

44 


“ “ “8 xlO, 






1 00 

3469. 

44 


“ “ 1 “ 10 xl2, 






75 

3470. 

44 


“ “ 11 xl4. 






1 00 

3471. 

44 


“ “ “ 14 xl7, 

• 





1 50 


Eastman’s Gelatine Skins are made especially for use in backing their Amer¬ 
ican Films, are perfect for the purpose, and no others should be used. Full 
directions accompany each package. 


3475. Rubber Solution. For Transferring American Films. Per bottle, $0 25 

3476. Plain Collodion. “ coating “ “ “ 50 

3477. Translucine. For rendering paper negatives translucent, “ 35 - 




























96 


W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


EASTMAN’S AMERICAN FILMS. 

The American Film consists of a film of insoluble sensitive gelatine emulsion, 
attached to a paper support by means of a layer of soluble plain gelatine. The 
paper serves as a temporary support during the operations of exposure, devel¬ 
opment, fixing, and washing. After these, the film is laid down on a sheet of 
glass (previously coated with rubber solution and flowed with collodion), the 
superfluous water squeegeed from its surface and allowed to dry spontaneously 
after which it is placed in warm water, which dissolves the soluble gelatine layer 
and leaves the film on the glass. A skin of thick gelatine and glycerine is then 
spread over the film, and when dry it is again flowed with collodion, after which 
the whole is stripped from the glass ready for printing. These films being per¬ 
fectly transparent are admirably adapted to enlarging upon the Permanent Bro¬ 
mide Paper. Full instructions for their use accompany each package. 


CUT SHEETS. 

3500. 31x41, 2-Dozen Package, . 

3501. 4 x 5,“ 

3502. 4fx 61, “ “ 

3503. 5 x 7,“ “ 

3504. 5 x 8,“ “ 

3505. 61x81, “ “ 

3506. 8 xlO, “ “ 

3507. 10x12, 1 Dozen “ 

3508. 11x14, “ « 

Eight-inch spools and smaller 
tionate prices. 

EASTMAN’S NEGATIVE PAPER. 

The Negative Paper is precisely the same as the American Film, excepting 
that the emulsion is coated directly upon the paper, and cannot be removed 
therefrom as in the Film. Negatives made with it may be printed from without 
being rendered transparent. The only advantage of oiling is to shorten the time 
required for printing, the grain of the paper being imperceptible in either case. 
When a negative is not to be oiled, it is a good plan to coat it on both sides with 
plain collodion. This gives the paper a glazed surface, and prevents soiling in 
printing. 


PRICE-LIST. 



ON SPOOLS, TO FIT THE ROLL-HOLDERS. 

$0 70 

3510. 31 in. for24 Exposures,31x41 $0 85 

1 00 

3511. 4 « 

« 

a 

4 x 5, 1 10 

1 50 

3512. 41 “ 

ii 

a 

41x81, 1 55 

1 75 

3513. 4f “ 

ii 

a 

41x61, 1 75 

2 00 

3514. 5 “ 

a 

a 

5 x 8, 2 20 

2 80 

3515. 61 “ 

a 

a 

61x81, 3 00 

4 00 

3516. 8 “ 

a 

a 

8 xlO, 4 50 

3 00 

3517. 10 “ 

a 

a 

10x12, 6 75 

4 00 

3518. 11 “ 

a 

u 

11x14, 9 00 

can be furnished with 48 

exposures 

at propor- 


PRICE-LIST. 


CUT SHEETS. 


ON SPOOLS, TO FIT THE ROLL-HOLDERS. 

3520. 31x41, 2 Doz. in Pkge., 

. $0 65 

3530. 31in.for24 Exposures, 31x41*0 90 

3521. 4 x 5, “ “ 

90 

3531. 4 “ “ 

ii 

4 x 5, 1 00 

3522. 5 x 7, “ “ 

. 1 55 

3532. 4} “ “ 

a 

41x61, 1 80 

3523. 5 x 8, “ “ 

. 1 75 

3533. 5 “ “ 

a 

5 x 8, 2 00 

3524. 61x81, « “ 

. 2 45 

3534. 61 “ “ 

a 

61x81, 2 70 

3525. 8 xlO, “ “ 

. 3 50 

3535. 8 “ “ 

ii 

8 xlO, 4 00 

3526. 10x’2, 1 Doz. “ 

. 2 60 

3536. 10 “ “ 

ii 

10x12, 6 00 

3527. 11x14, “ 

. 3 50 

3537. 11 “ “ 

ii 

11x14, 8 00 

Eight-inch sdooIs and smaller can bo furnished with 48 
tionate prices. 

exposures 

at propor- 







W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 

PERMANENT BROMIDE PAPER. 


97 



This paper, by the Eastman Co., is adapted to the production of the high¬ 
est grade of artistic prints, by contact or with a lens, and by day or lamp light. 
It is made in three grades, as follows: 

A. Smooth surface, thin, for positive printing, copying drawings, etc., by con¬ 
tact. 

B. Smooth surface, heavy, for contact printing, or enlargements and working 
in ink, oil, and water colors. 

C. Rough surface, heavy, for plain enlargements, and for working in crayon, 
ink, water colors, and oil. 

After exposure it is developed with Ferrous Oxalate, and fixed precisely as an 
ordinary negative, the result being a permanent print, resembling in tone and 
general appearance a fine steel engraving or India ink drawing, according to the 
•character of the negative. 


No. 

3550. 

3551. 

3552. 

3553. 

3554. 

3555. 

3556. 

3557. 

3558. 

3559. 

3560 . 

3561. 

3562. 

3563. 

3564. 

3565. 

3566. 

3567 . 

3568. 


CUT SHEETS. A, B, or C. 

Permanent Bromide Paper, 31 x 41, per dozen, 





Price. 
$0 25 

tt 

a 

4x5 

it 





40 

it 

a 

41 x 51 

it 





55 

a 

a 

5x7 

tt 





65 

a 

a 

5ix 7 

ft 





75 

u 

tt 

5x8 

tt 





75 

tt 

a 

61 x 81 

ft 





1 10 

a 

tt 

8 xlO 

tt 





1 50 

tt 

a 

9 xll 

tt 





1 85 

tt 

tt 

10 xl2 

it 





2 25 

tt 

a 

10 xl4 

tt 





2 65 

it 

it 

11 xl4 

tt 





3 00 

a 

tt 

14 xl7 

it 





4 50 

tt 

a 

16 x20 

it 





6 00 

it 

tt 

17 x20 

ft 





6 40 

a 

ft 

18 x22 

it 





7 50 

tt 

’ tt 

20 x24 

it 





9 00 

a 

ft 

25 x30 

ft 





14 00 

44 

44 

30 x40 

44 





22 50 


ON SPOOLS. A, B, or C. 


8575. 

3576. 

3577. 

3578. 
3578*. 

3579. 

3580. 

3581. 

3582. 

3583. 


Permanent Bromide Paper, 

u « 

10 inches wide, per yard, 

11 “ 

. . 56 

62 

ft 

ft 

12 

if 

ft 

68 

tt 

it 

14 

it 

if 

. . 79 

44 

it 

18 

it 

44 

. . 1 00 

it 

it 

20 

if 

tt 

1 12 

tt 

it 

22 

ft 

ft 

1 24 

ft 

ft 

24 

if 

ft 

1 35 

ft 

it 

25 

ft 

ft 

1 40 

ft 

it 

30 

tt 

if 

1 68 


Not less than ten yards furnished 

on a spool. 























98 


W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


EUREKA BROMIDE PAPER. 

The Eureka Bromide paper is more sensitive than Permanent Bromide, and 
thus is especially adapted to the production of enlargements by lamp light. It 
is marie in three grades, as follows: 

No. 1. Thin Smooth, for positive printing, copying drawings, or by contact. 

No. 2. Heavy Smooth, for contact printing and working in India ink, water 
colors, and oil. 

No. 3. Heavy Rough , for plain enlargements, and for working in India ink r 
sepia, water colors, and oil. 

The manipulation of the Eureka paper is precisely the same as that of the 
Permanent Bromide, excepting that it requires less than half the exposure 
necessary for the latter, hence care must be exercised not to overexpose. 


PRICE-LIST. 


No. 


CUT SHEETS Nos. 1, 2, OR 3. 


Price. 


3585. Eureka Bromide Paper, 3ix 41, per dozen, 


$0 15 


3586. 

44 

44 

4 x 5, 

44 






25 

3587. 

44 

44 

41 x 51, 

44 






30 

3588. 

44 

44 

41 x 61, 

44 






33 

3589. 

44 

44 

4|x 61, 

44 






35 

3590. 

44 

44 

5x7, 

44 






40 

3591. 

44 

44 

5 x 71, 

44 






42 

3592. 

44 

44 

5x8, 

44 






45 

3593. 

44 

44 

61x 81, 

44 






65 

3594. 

44 

44 

8 xlO, 

44 






90 

3595. 

44 

44 

10 xl2, 

44 






1 35 

3596. 

44 

44 

10 xl4, 

44 






1 60 

3597. 

44 

44 

11 xl4, 

44 






1 80 

3598. 

44 

44 

12 xl5, 

44 






2 00 

3599. 

44 

»4 

14 xl7, 

44 






2 70 

3600. 

44 

44 

16 x20, 

44 






3 60 

3601. 

44 

44 

17 x20, 

44 






3 85 

3602. 

44 

44 

18 x22, 

44 






4 50- 

3603. 

44 

44 

20 x24, 

44 






5 50 

3604. 

44 

44 

22 x27, 

44 






7 00 

3605. 

44 

44 

24 x30, 

44 






8 25 

3606. 

44 

44 

25 x30, 

44 






8 50 

3607. 

44 

44 

24 x36, 

44 






10 00 

3608. 

44 

44 

30 x40, 

44 






13 50 


ON SPOOLS FOR ENLARGING. 


3610. Eureka Bromide Paper, 10 inches wide, per yard, 


3611. 

44 

44 

11 

4 4 4 4 

3612. 

44 

4t 

12 

4 4 4 4 

3613. 

44 

44 

14 

44 44 

3614. 

44 

44 

16 

4 4 4 4 

3615. 

44 

44 

18 

4 4 4 4 

3616. 

44 

44 

20 

44 4 4 

3617. 

44 

44 

22 

4 4 4 4 

3618. 

44 

44 

24 

44 4 4 

3619. 

44 

44 

25 

4 4 44 

3620. 

44 

44 

30 

4 4 44 

3621. 

44 

44 

31 

4 4 4 4 



Not less than Ten 

Yards on a Spool. 


$0 33 
37 
40 
47 
54 
60 
67 
74 
81 
84 
1 00 
1 05 












W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


99 


EASTMAN’S TRANSFEROTYPE PAPER. 

F°r malting bromide of silver positives, transferable to opal glass, plaques 
tiles, lamp shades, canvas, lantern slides, window transparencies, engravers’ 
blocks, etc., etc., also for glac6prints. 

Contact or enlarged prints are made upon this paper in precisely the same 
manner as upon the well-known “ Permanent Bromide Paper ” (the same 
emulsion being used for both). After washing, the print is laid face down upon 
the object to which it is desired to transfer the picture; after drying under pres- 
suie, the paper is removed by the application of hot water, leaving the print 
upon the object where it was dried. The operation is simple, easy, and certain, 
and the results 


SURPASSINGLY BEAUTIFUL. 

By this process, opals, window and lantern transparencies, can be made with 
less trouble and cost than by any known process. 

PRICES OF EASTMAN’S TRANSFEROTYPE PAPER. 

CUT SHEETS. 


No. 

3622. 

Eastman’s Transferotype Paper, 3jx 41, 1 doz. package. 

Price. 

. #0 25 

3623. 

44 

44 

“4x4, “ 

35 

3624. 

44 

44 

“4x5, “ 1 

40 

3625. 

a 

41 

“ 4*x 5i, 

50 

3626. 

u 

44 

“5x5, “ 

50 

3627. 

a 

44 

“ 5 x 7, “ 

. 65 

3628. 

44 

44 

• “ 6x6, “ 

75 

3629. 

44 

44 

“ 6ix 8$, “ 

1 10 

3630. 

44 

44 

“ 8 xlO, “ 

1 50 

3631. 

44 

44 

“ 10 xl2, “ 

. 2 25 

3632. 

44 

44 

“ 11 xl4, “ 

3 00 

3633. 

44 

44 

“ 14 x!7, “ 

4 50 


Other Sizes to 30x40 in Proportion. 

A sample print ready to transfer sent on receipt of 10 cents in stamps. 


OPAL GLASS PLAQUES, 

Selected and Finely Ground on One Side. 


3635. 

Opal Glass Plaque, 31x 4L 

Per dozen, 

. $0 60. 

Each, . 

. $0 05 

3636. 

44 

44 

4x4. 

44 

60. 

44 

05 

3637. 

44 

44 

4x5. 

44 

72. 

44 

06 

3638. 

44 

44 

4|x 6£. 

44 

. 1 08. 

44 

09 

3639. 

44 

4 4 

5x5. 

44 

96. 

44 

08 

3640. 

44 

44 

5x7. 

44 

. 1 20. 

44 

10 

3641. 

44 

44 

6x6. 

44 

. 1 32. 

44 

11 

3642. 

44 

44 

6£x 8£. 

44 

. 2 04. 

44 

17 

3643. 

44 

44 

8 xlO. 

44 

. 2 88. 

44 

. 24 

* 

3644. 

44 

44 

10 xl2. 

44 

. 4 32. 

44 

36 


A sample Plaque with beautiful print sent on receipt of 25 cents 















100 


W. H. AVALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


EASTMAN’S ENLARGING EASELS. 



Nos. 3650-3053. 



ROLL HOLDER OF ENLARGING EASEL. 


This apparatus is intended for use with enlarging cameras or lanterns, and 
consists of an easel made to stand upon the floor, and carrying a spool holder 
lixtuie. For use, the Bromide Paper is drawn down like a curtain and fastened 
on the face of the easel. When not in use the spool of paper is inclosed light¬ 
tight in the holder. 


No. 

3650. Easel and Spool Holder, No. 1 , up to and including 124 inches 

3651. “ “ “ “ No. 2, “ “ 17 “ « ’ 


3652. “ “ “ 

3653. “ “ “ 


No. 3, “ “ 22 “ 

No. 4, “ “ 25 “ 


Price. 
V 50 
10 00 
12 50 
15 00 



































W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


101 


EASTMAN'S ENLARGING CAMERAS. 




No. 3655. 


No. Price. 

3655. Enlarging Camera 8x10, with Kits that size and under, . . $25 00 

With one of these cameras and an enlarging easel, any one may make en¬ 
largements from small negatives upon the Permanent Bromide Paper equal to 
prints direct from negatives. Any lens large or small may be used, with day or 
lamp light. 












































102 


W. H. AVALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA 


WINDOW BOX FOR ENLARGING. 



No. 3656. 


This box is the back end and bellows of the Eastman Enlarging Camera and 
it is intended for use in connection with another camera. 


No. 

3656. Window box complete with ground glass bellows, and adjustable 
carrier for negatives 3£x4i to 8x10, 


Price. 
$12 50 


NO. 1 ENLARGING OUTFIT. 

1 5x8 Eastman Enlarging Camera, for negatives 31x41 to 5x8 

1 No. 1 Easel,. 

1 Kit, 10x12 inside,. 

1 “ 8x10 “ ... 


$20 00 
7 50 
66 
60 


Total for complete outfit, . . §28 76 


PLANO-CONVEX CONDENSERS. 


Mounted in wood with extra fine ground glass, to fit Eastman’s 
Camera. 

No. 

3658. 8 in. diameter, per pair, . 

3659. 10 in. “ “ 


Enlarging 


Price. 
. $18 00 
. 30 00 


TIMES OF ENLARGEMENT. 

TOTAL DISTANCES FROM NEGATIVE, IN INCHES. 


Focus ofLens 

2 

3 

4 

6 

To 

Easel. 

To 

Camera. 

To 

Easel. 

To 

Camera. 

To 

Easel. 

To 

Camera. 

To 

Easel. 

To 

Camera. 

6 inches. 

8 “ 

10 “ 

12 “ 

27 

36 

45 

54 

9 

12 

15 

18 

32 

42% 

53% 

64 

8 

10% 

13% 

16 

37% 

50 

62% 

/5 

7% 

10 

Id 

49 

65% 

81% 

98 

7 

9% 

H% 

14 


































































W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 103 

l 1 rom the loregoing table it will be seen that the total distance required for 
working theeasel when makingasix times enlargement and using a 12-inch lens 
is less than ten teet. For heads from cabinet negatives a six-inch focus lens is 
quite large enough, and when such a lens is used for life-size heads, they can be 
made in a space of less than Jive feet. 

THE LENS. 

An^ lens that "w ill make a negative can be used for enlarging, and the proper 
size for the lens depends wholly upon the negative to be enlarged from, and 
not at all upon the enlargement to be made. If the lens will cover the nega¬ 
tive, it will make an enlargement from it of any size. 


THE LIGHT. 

Daylight.— The enlarging apparatus is especially constructed, and the Stand¬ 
ard Paper especially adapted for use with daylight, a long series of experiments 
with various kinds of light having demonstrated that, except in cases where a 
large number of enlargements are to be made each day, daylight is the best. 

When the camera is set up for daylight, unless it commands an unobstructed 
view of the horizon, a reflector of white cloth or paper, or, better still, a mirror, 
should be arranged outside the window so as to throw the light from the sky 
on to the ground glass. To ascertain whether it is in its proper place, take out 
the lens and examine the ground glass from inside the dark room; if it appears 
■evenly illuminated it is sufficient. No harm will result if the sun shines on 
the ground glass and reflector, provided it strikes evenly; if the light is too 
strong the lens can be stopped down ; when a mirror is used, it should be cov¬ 
ered with white paper when the sun strikes it. 

Magic Lanterns, with oil burners, will answer for enlarging from card neg¬ 
atives up to three or four times, but no lantern is suitable unless it has double 
condensers and a powerful burner. 


HINTS. 

Mealy Mottled Prints. —Over-exposure and short development. 

Greenish Tones are obtained by over-exposure and too much bromide. 

Forcing Development does not give good results for the above reason. 

Face of Permanent Bromide Paper can always be distinguished by its 
curling in. Convex side is always the back. 

Fixing. —The operator can tell when a bromide print is fixed, by looking 
through it or upon it in a good light; unfixed portions will be greenish yellow. 

Yellow Prints. —Prolonged development will cause yellow prints by de¬ 
positing iron in the paper. The exposure must be correct, so as to allow of 
quick development. 


DON'T. 


Don’t use old hjqx) for fixing. 

Don’t use the developing dish for fixing. 

Don’t put the prints between blotters to dry. 

Don’t fail to rock the tra}' well while developing. 

Don’t rock in one direction only, unless you want streaky prints. 

Don't fail to lift the print up and turn it over in the clearing solution. 

Don’t let a jet of water play on the paper while washing; it will cause blis-* 
ters. 


104 


W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


COOPER’S UNIVERSAL ENLARGING LANTERNS. 



No. 


Nos. 3670-3671. 

3670. Cooper’s Enlarging Lantern, with two 5£ inch condensers 

3671. “ “ “ “ «< o' « „ ' ’ * ua 

07) AA 

The Lamp, which is intended for use with kerosene, is provided with a double- 
wick burner, both flames emerging through a single aperture in the dome This 
feature increases the volume of light two-fold; the burner is provided with a 
close-fitting chimney-base fitted with an aperture covered with non-actinic irlass 
intended both for dark-room illumination and observing the height of th ’ 
flames. A conical light conductor connects the Lamp with the condensing 
lenses and is telescopic, so as to adjust the light accurately to the focus of tht 
condensers. A txie 

The Lamp is not rigid, but can be revolved so as to bring the flame to anv 
desired position. Some negatives require a more intense illumination than 
others, and experience will show how to arrange the light for any particular 
occasion. 

Any double combination lens may be used as an objective with this lantern 
A Darlot Portrait Lens is admirable for enlarging portraits, whilst a Rectilinear 
Lens is best for landscapes and architecture. With a half-size Portrait Lens „,?d 
half-inch stop, life-size enlargements from cabinet negatives may be eas v 
made with Permanent Bromide Paper in from one to two minutes accordZ Z 
density of negative. The camera can readily be detached from‘the i, n £ to 
and used for daylight enlargements, or by the addition of an adapter double 
dry-plate holder, and ground-glass, can be transformed into an 8x10 now ™ / 
copjung camera at an extra cost of $10.00. 1 u or 


































































































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105 


THE UNIVERSAL LANTERN. 



No. 


No. 3G75. 

Price. 

3675. Tiie Universal. Optical Lantern, Complete, .... $35 00 
One of the most delightful experiences in the work of the Amateur Photogra¬ 
pher is the making of transparencies from his successful negatives, since they 
are not only far more perfect than any paper prints, but can be made during 
the long winter evenings, by lamp or gas light. No pleasanter entertainment 
can be given at home than the exhibition of these transparencies projected upon 
a screen or white wall by means of an Optical Lantern of good quality. But 
this is of the first importance. A dim, uneven light, or imperfectly corrected 
lenses, such as are unfortunately too often foisted upon the unwary purchaser, 
will never give satisfactory results, and disappointment is sure to follow their 

The Universal Lantern is simply a perfect optical apparatus, with equally 
perfect illuminating qualities. The body is constructed of the best Russia sheet 
iron and thoroughly ventilated. The lamp has three flat wicks, presenting 
their edges to the condenser, so that the whole depth of the flame is utilized. 
The combustion is so perfect that the oil holder never becomes even warm. 
The lens is of first-rate quality, provided with rack and pinion focusing arrange¬ 
ment and is capable of doing good photographic work, as well as that of pro¬ 
jection The condensers are four inches in diameter. The whole is packed m 
a sheet-iron case with lock. It is of French manufacture. 






























































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W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


THE PAMPHENGOS LANTERN. 


Illustration in next edition. 


No. 3680. 

^°- Price. 

S680. The Pamphengos Optical Lantern, in Sheet-iron, Complete, . $50 00 

3681. The Pamphengos Optical Lantern, in Mahogan 3 r , Complete, 60 00 
Plie I amphengos is ol English manufacture, and is without doubt the most per¬ 
fect Optical Lantern ever made. The lamp has four wicks arranged as in the Uni¬ 
versal, the light from which is sufficient to illuminate well a disk twelve feet in 
diameter. The combustion is perfect, as is the ventilation, and the oil-holder is 
always cool. The lantern body has doors on both sides and handsome solid brass 
front with improved brass spring slide holders, which admit of the slides being 
inserted at the top as well as at the sides; hinged door at the back, with 
blue glass sight-hole fixed in brass flange to enable the operator to observe and 
regulate the flame while exhibiting. To the fronts are attached elegant solid 
brass draw tubes, which can be extended from four to seven inches, with solid 
brass screw flange for adapting the front lenses, which are double combination, 
two inches in diameter, giving a beautifully flat field. The lens is mounted in 
brass and is of medium focus, to enable it to be used at suitable distances in 
various sized rooms. To the outer jacket is fitted improved rackwork, with 
double pinions for working either side, which is a great convenience. The four- 
inch improved double condensers, are set in brass screw cells, with openings at 
top to allow air to pass between to prevent condensation on the lenses, which 
keeps them cool and lessens their liability to crack. In addition, the lantern is 
arranged to have any form of limelight jet, also a groove for it to run in when 
using the same. The whole is packed in black japanned case, with leather 

llcllKllG. 

Handsome polished mahogany bodies, bound together with brass screws with 
doors either side, having blue glass sight-holes fixed in brass circular flanges 
white porcelain door knobs and brass buttons for fastening same, are furnished 
at additional price as above. 


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INDOOR PORTRAITURE FOR AMATEURS. 

By L. P. FERRIS, Amateur Photographer. 


To those Amateurs not possessed of a skylight, the question of how to obtain 
a good indoor portrait is very puzzling, and has led to the spoiling of a great 
many plates and to the production of some hideous looking faces, struck by 
lightning on one side and by midnight on the other. I propose in this article to 
give such directions as will enable any one who is skillful in outdoor photography 
to make a better portrait in an ordinary room than can be made in the open air. 
In fact, there is no reason why as perfect a portrait cannot be made in an ordi¬ 
nary room as in a “ gallery,” except the lack of skill on the part of the operator. 

TO MAKE A BUST, CABINET, OR HALF LENGTH. LIGHT. 

The first attempt is generally made in the room having the largest number of 
windows, all of which are opened to their fullest capacity, which only results in 
complete failure. The room preferable, is one on the second floor or higher, and 
on the light side of the house. Close the blinds, or lower the shades in such a 
way as to exclude the light from all windows but one. This window should be 
selected in such part of the room as will allow working space on both sides of it. 
A corner window with the side wall close to it is objectionable, for the reason that 
a background would be so near to the sitter that a shadow of the figure would 
be made upon it. Now having the window open and the shade rolled all the 
way up, if there is sunlight or even a strong light upon it, darken the lower half 
by unhanging the shade (if convenient) and placing the roller upon the top of 
the lower sash. Allow the shade to fall to the sill, or hang anything over the 
lower sash that will exclude the light. If the subject is of very dark complexion, 
a piece of muslin would answer better than something opaque, as it would dif¬ 
fuse light over the face in addition to that obtained from above. If the clothing 
or drapery is very dark, it is well to obstruct the light from the lower sash just 
opposite the face, and let it pass through below, so as to light up from the neck 
down ; this will insure detail in the drapery. Never allow sunlight to fall upon 
any part of the sitter. If the sunlight is very strong at the upper part of the 
window, a piece of cheese cloth or such light material may be placed over it, but 
not anything heavier. Now place a chair for posing the sitter about eighteen 
inches from the window, and so that the front of the seat is about one foot back 
of the line of the side of the window; this will bring the knees on a line with the 
side of the window. 

Having seated the person, look at the head, and you will find the light falling 
strongest on the top, and at an angle of about forty-five degrees, A e., striking the 
forehead on the side toward the window and passing down toward the low r er op¬ 
posite side of the face, throwing the shadow of the nose upon the side of the 
upper lip; thus you have the skylight effect. When the eye becomes a little 
practiced you will know whether a better effect is produced by moving the sitter 
a little forward or back, a little closer to the window or away from it. If a 
three-quarter face is to be made, the light may be strongest on the small side of 
the face by having it turned a little away from the window; this would be a 
‘‘Rembrandt.” If the light is wanted upon the larger side of a three-quarter 
face, then let it be turned a little toward the window. Always have the eyes 
looking straight ahead—not to one side. Place the sitter as far back on the seat 
of the chair as possible, then make a small roll of clothing, or take a thick book 
and place between the back of the chair and the back of the sitter, behind the 
shoulder blades. This will throw the chest and shoulders forward. Don't be 
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make a good portrait. Ot course, make him as comfortable as possible under 
the circumstances. Be sure to have the chin high enough and the line of the 
face (as shown against the background) perpendicular. Use a head rest or not, 
as you like ; I never do, and seldom suffer for it. No one likes the sensation of 
having it against the head. If you are making a three-quarter face, let the body 
be square with the camera; it a lull lace, turn the body—preferably, toward the 
window. It a profile, place the chest, shoulder, or even back, toward the camera. 
All that I have said may be varied according to the taste and judgment of the 
operator. It the side of the face away from the window is too dark (which is 
almost always the case) place a sheet, or anything white, and about one yard 
square, in such a way (not nearer than three feet) as to reflect a light upon this 
side of the face. The danger is of throwing too much light upon this side, mak¬ 
ing the face flat and destroying all contrast. Be careful to have the sheet held or 
placed in such a manner as not to be reflected in a large white spot upon the eve 
of the sitter. J 


POSITION OF CAMERA. 

The camera should, of course, be placed close to that side of the room in which 
the window is located, so that a line from the lens to the sitter would be parallel 
with the wall in which the window is. 

Raise the tripod so that the bottom of the camera is on a line with the top of 
the sitter’s head, then incline the camera-front toward the subject so that the face 
on the ground glass is below a line drawn horizontally across the middle of the 
glass ; the line should cross under the chin, or lower. Upon looking at the pre¬ 
sentation upon the ground glass it will be readily seen whether there is a good 
light upon the sitter or not. Focus upon the eye, the eyelashes if possible. Use 
about the medium-sized diaphragm, or f to f , according to light. 

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BACKGROUND. 

The most suitable background is something of a drab, or light slate color 
placed as already referred to, so far back as to prevent the possibility of a shadow 
of the sitter being thrown upon it. A window-shade of the right color makes a 
good background, or a piece of muslin coated with whitewash, to which a little 
lamp-black and glue have been added. Mix the lamp-black separated before 
adding to the witewash. 

The more rapid the plate the better; expose from three to six times as ion- as 
out door, according to light; a long exposure followed by a slow development 
gives the best results. ^ 


GROUPS. 


Groups of from three to eight persons may be made successfully in an ordi¬ 
nary room. Select a large window with the sun upon it, raise the shade and 
place an ordinary sheet over the whole window. Place the group in the dif¬ 
fused light. If the light is not strong enough, open one more window and 
throw a small sheet upon the floor where the sun will fall upon it, but ordinarily 
it is better to use only one window. Use a little smaller diaphragm than for a 
portrait, and expose a - Diamond ” or “ Special ” plate twenty seconds. Don’t 
hurry the development. No background is necessary, but if the side of the 
room back of the group is of a light appearance, it is better than dark colors 
With the above instructions the operator should reach success bv a short route 
and with less study and at less expense than it has cost the writer I have not 
given reasons for all the suggestions above, as they would consume too much 
space. My experience has satisfied me that these directions followed with iudcr- 
ment will result m pleasing effects and open a new field to many amateurs. g 


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STANDARD FORMULAS. 

FERROUS OXALATE DEVELOPERS. 

EASTMAN’S. 


No. 1. 


No. 2. 


Oxalate of Potassium, 

1 pound 

Protosulphate of Iron, 

. 1 pound 

Hot Water, 

48 ounces 

Hot Water, 

. 32 ounces 

Acetic Acid, 

3 drachms 

Acetic Acid, 

. £ draclnn 


No. 3. 


Bromide of Potassium, 

. 1 ounce 

Water, 

. . 1 quart 


Filter all solutions. 

To Develop. No. 1, 3 ounces; No 2, £ ounce; No. 3, £ drachm. 

Another. 


No. 1. Saturated Solution Neutral Oxalate of Potash. Filter. 

No. 2. Saturated Solution Protosulphate of Iron, with one drop of Sulphuric 
Acid or one drop of a Saturated Solution of Citric to each ounce of the 
Iron Solution. Filter. 

To use, add one part No. 2 to six parts of No. 1 for ordinary exposure. Foi 
instantaneous, one part No. 1 to four parts No. 2. If over-exposed, add at once 
a few drops of a solution of Bromide of Ammonium, which should always be 
kept for the purpose. 

Another. 

No. i._P otassic Oxalate Solution. 

Potassic Oxalate (neutral), . 8 ounces | Water, .... 32 ounces 

Dissolve the Oxalate in the water heated to boiling, and filter. The solution 
should be tested with blue litmus paper; if it is not slightly acid, add sufficient 
Oxalic Acid to render it so. 


No. 2.—Iron Solution. 

Sulphuric Acid, 


15 drops 


Sulphate of Iron (pure), . 2 ounces 

W ater . . . . 3 

After the solution has settled, decant and use only the clear supernatant por¬ 
tion. 


Bromide Potass., 


No/3 .—Bromide Solution. 
. 30 grains | Water, 


2 ounces 


No. 3 Solution, 


5 drops 


To make the developer , take 

No. 1 Solution, . • • 3 ounces 

« ... 4 drams 

n **- exposure may be corrected by decreasing the amount of No. 2 Solution 
Uve1 ' ‘ / h .. lf drams and doubling the amount of the No. 3 Solution ; while 
t0 T - rxiinsure may be corrected by doubling the amount of No. 2 Solution 
and leaving No. 3 out of the developer. 





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As the developer becomes exhausted the proportion of No. 2 Solution may bo 
increased, but the entire amount added should never exceed one-fourtli of tlio 
mixture, i e., four parts of No. 1 to one part of No. 2. 


Another. 

No. 1. 

Neutral Oxalate of Potash, . 1 pound | Water. . 
Make decidedly acid with Citric Acid, and filter. 


5 pints 


No. 2. 

Sulphate of Iron, Pure, . 1 pound | Water,.. quarts 

Filter, and add sixty drops Sulphuric Acid. 

To develop , take 

No. 1. Oxalate Solution, . 4 ounces | No. 2. Iron, ... 4 drams 

Always have ready a bottle of 

Water, .... 10 ounces | Bromide Ammonium, . 300 grains 

It more intensity is needed add ten drops Bromide Solution and continue the 
development. 

Image should show through on back of plate. An over-exposed plate needs 
weaker developer and more Bromide Solution. An under-exposed plate needs 
stronger developer and less Bromide Solution. 

Carry the development until image is well sunken in; don’t try to hurry. 


SPECIAL DEVELOPERS FOR TRANSPARENCIES. 

No. 1 .—Oxalate Solution. 

Oxalate of Potash, . . 8 ounces | Water, .... 32 ounces 

\\ hen dissolved, add ot a strong Solution of Citric Acid sufficient to faintly 
c lange blue litmus paper, then add two hundred grains more of Citric Acid* 
When dissolved, filter. r 


No. 2 .—Iron Solution. 
Pure Protosulphate of Iron, 4 ounces | Water, 
Dissolve and add of Sulphuric Acid, sixteen drops. 


16 ounces 


Oxalate Solution, 


DEVELOPER FOR BLACK TONES. 

. . 4 parts | Iron, 


1 part 


DEVELOPER FOR BROWN TONES. 

To the above add two or three parts water, bearing in mind what has been said 
about regulating the exposure to suit the developer. The development should 
be carried on until the detail in the strongest lightof the image is well defined • 
then wash, and fix in clean and fresh Hypo. Solution, made by dissolving four 
ounces of Hypo. Soda in twenty ounces of water; place in Alum Solution^ few 
minutes then give a thorough washing, and before putting to dry, with a swab 
of absorbent cotton go over the surface while holding the transparent under 
the tap rinse and place to dry spontaneously, and it is then ready to bind in the 
metal frames sold by dealers for that purpose. 

c lea vmg out the two hundred grains Citric Acid in the above Oxalate 

solution, it is suitable for the ordinary Negative Developer. 


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ALKALINE DEVELOPERS. 

No. 1 Solution. 

Pyrogallic Acid (Poulenc & Witt- Distilled Water, . . 6 ounces 

man’s), .... 1 ounce Nitric Acid, C. P., . . 20 drops 

Bromide Ammonium, . 600 grains 


No. 2 Solution. 

Concentrated Liquid Ammonia, i ounce | Distilled Water, . . 20 ounces 

Keep both Solutions tightly corked. 

To use, add one-quarter ounce No. 1 Solution to five ounces of water, and to 
this an equal quantity of Solution No. 2, which will be sufficient to develop 
several plates. 

Carbonate of Potash Developer. 


No. 1. 


Water, 

Sulphite of Soda, 
Citric Acid, 


12 ounces Bromide of Ammonium, 
2 “ Pyrogallic Acid, 

60 grains 


No. 2. 

Water, .... 12 ounces | Carbonate of Potash, 

To use , add one drachm each to two ounces of water. 


12 ounces 
1 ounce 


A ounces 


Swan’s Developer. 
No. 1. 


Pyrogallic Acid, 

. 2 grains | 

Water,. 

1 ounce 


No. 2. 


Liquid Ammonia, 

. 1 ounce 

Water, .... 

80 ounces 

Bromide Ammonium, 

. 1 “ 



Equal parts of 1 and 2. 





Nelson’s Developer. 



No. 1. 


Pyrogallic Acid, 

. 1 ounce 

White Sugar, 

1 ounce 

Alcohol, 

. 7 ounces 

Distilled Water, 

3 ounces 


No. 2. 


Liquid Ammonia, 

. 4 ounces 

White Sugar, . . . 

i ounce 

Bromide Ammonium, 

. 1 ounce 

Water, .... 

2 ounces 

For lialf-plate take one- 

•half drachm of No. 1 and put in developing 

cup. Now 


take one-half drachm of No. 2 and dilute with one and a half ounces of water; 
pour No. 2 thus diluted on to No. 1, and develop immediately. 


Pyrogallic Acid, 


Wratten’s Developer. 
No. 1. 

6 grains | Water, 


No. 2. 


Water, 


2 ounces 


2 ounces 


Liquid Ammonia, . . 1 ounce 
Potassium Bromide, . . 60 grains 

Pour on No. 1 after soaking the plate in water for a few seconds ; now add five 
drops of No. 2, wait till high lights show themselves, and then add fifteen or 
twenty drops more to finish development. 






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Alum Bath. 

Water, 


20 ounce** 


Powdered Alum, . . 2 ounces 

Table Salt, .... 1 ounce 

This form of Alum Bath is exceedingly useful with iron developed gelatine 
negatives, preventing any tendency to frill in hot weather and removing stains 
and Hypo after fixing. 


Hardening and Bleaching Bath. 


Pulverized Alum, 
Oxalic Acid, 


2 ounces 


Water, 


20 ounces 


. . . i ounce 

This Bath is to be used after development with Pyro. and before fixing. It 
effectually removes the yellow stains so frequently accompanying Alkaline 
development, producing a clear, gray negative resembling one developed with 
iron. 

To Intensify Gelatine Negatives with Mercury and Sodium Sulphite. 


Bichloride of Mercury, saturated solution in cold water. (The negative should 
be placed in alum for a short time before treatment.) Wash the negative well, 
and immediately pour on Mercury Solution ; do not keep it on too long unless 
the negative is very thin. Wash well, and immerse in bath of 

Water, .... 10 ounces | Sulphite of Soda, . . 1 ounci 

Leave plate in this solution until the black color goes quite through the film. 
Wash well. If the Mercury Solution makes the negative too dense, dilute with 
water. 


Selected Toning Formulae. 


No. 1. 


Water, 


8 ounces 


Chloride of Gold, . . 1 grain 
Acetate of Soda, . . 30 grains 

This must not be used till one day after preparation. It keeps well, and gives 
warm, rich tones. 

No. 2. 


1 grain 


4 grains 


Water, 


Chloride of Gold, 

Bicarbonate of Soda, . 

This is ready for immediate use after preparation, but it will not keep. 


8 ounces 


No. 3. 


Chloride of Gold, . . 1 grain Water,.8 ounces 

Phosphate of Soda, . . 20 grains 

This gives rich tones of a deep purple nature, but must be used soon after 
preparation. 

No. 4. 


Gold Solution, . . 10 drachms Chloride of Lime, . . 1 grain 

Acetate of Lime, . . 20 grains Tepid water, ... 20 ounces 

The “ Gold Solution ” before mentioned is prepared by neutralizing as much 
as is required of a one-grain solution of chloride of gold by shaking it up with a 
little prepared chalk, then allowing it to settle, and filtering off the clear liquid. 
This toning bath improves by keeping. To use, add two ounces of it to eight 
Dunces of tepid water, which will prove sufficient to tone a full-sized sheet of 
paper. 

No. 5. 


Chloride of Gold, . . 15 grains | Water,. 5 ounces 

Neutialize with lime water, make up to fifteen ounces with water, and add two 
drachms of chloride of calcium. This stock solution will keep for a long time. 
For use, dilute one ounce with ten ounces of water. 








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No. 6. 

Toning and Fixing in One Bath. 

Chloride of Gold, . . .1 grain Hyposulphite of Soda, . . 240 grains 

PliosphatG of Soda, . 15 grains Water,.2 ounces 

Sulphocyanide of am’ium, 25 “ 

Dissolve the gold separately in a small quantity of water, and add it to the 
other solution. 


Solution for Mounting Prints Without their Cockling. 

Nelson’s No. 1 Photograpic Glycerine, .... 1 ounce 

Gelatine, ... 4 ounces Alcohol,.5 ounces 

Water, . 1G “ I 

Dissolve the gelatine in the water, then add the glycerine, and lastly the spirit. 

Mounting Solution for Scrap Books, etc. 

Soak half a pound best glue in cold water till soft. Melt the glue in kettle or 
earthen jar standing in a saucepan. When quite thin, pour in gradually Alcohol, 
stirring well between each addition until quite clear. Strain through coarse 
muslin into pickle bottles. Well cork and store away for use. When wanted, 
stand bottle in hot water till glue is melted. 


WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 

APOTHECARIES’ WEIGHT. 

SOLID MEASURE. 

20 Grains = 1 Scruple = 20 grains. 

3 Scruples = 1 Drachm = 60 “ 

8 Drachms = 1 Ounce = 480 “ 

12 Ounces = 1 Pound = 5760 “ 

fluid. Symbol. 

60 Minims = 1 Fluid Drachm f. 3 

8 Drachms — 1 Ounce f. 3 

20 Ounces = 1 Pint O 

8 Pints = 1 Gallon gall. 

The above weights are those usually adopted in formulae. 

All Chemicals are usually sold by 
AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHT. 

2741 Grains = 1 Dram = 2741 Grains, 

16 Drams = 1 Ounce = 4371 “ 

16 Ounces = 1 Pound = 7000 

Precious Metals are usually sold by 
TROY WEIGHT. 

24 Grains = 1 Pennyweight = 24 Grains. 

20 Pennyweights = 1 Ounce = 480 

12 Ounces = 1 Pound = 5760 “ 

Note. _An ounce of metallic silver contains480 grains, but an ounce o£nzt? ate 

of silver contains only 4:371 grains. 




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INDEX. 


PAGE 

Acme camera stand. 42 

“ water colors.. 80 

Adjustable tripods. 41 

Adt’s patent manipulator. 81 

“ “ print mounter. 81 

“ printing frames. 70 

“ photo-clips. 80 

Agate iron trays. 62 

Albumen paper. 76 

Albums, for views. 77 

Alcohol lamps. 80 

Alkaline developer. 89 

American films, Eastman’s. 96 

“ Optical Co.’s cameras.... 15 

Anthony’s cameras.14, 15 

“ dry-plate varnish. 80 

“ fairy tripod. 40 

Argentic dry-plates. 8;> 

Artists’ cuffs. 03 

Autograph developer. 89 

“ lenses. Beck’s.45, 49 

Azotate, French, for toning.. 80 

Beck’s cameras.23-25 

“ lenses.45-49 

Bicvclists’ camera. 16 

Blair’s combination tripods. 40 

“ feather weight plate-holders 38 
“ reversible back cameras...19,2) 

Blotting-paper...■—; j® 

Books on photography....114-116 

Boxes for holding negatives. 65 

Bromide paper, Eastman’s.97-99 

Brushes, bristle... 80 

“ camel’s hair. 63 

Burnishers, Entrekin’s. 73 

Camel’s hair duster... 63 

Cameras, American Optical Co.’s... 15 

Anthony’s.14,15 

Beck’s. . ...23—25 

Blair’s reversible back .19,20 

copying. -1 

Eastman’s.10, 12, 101, 102 

Favorite. 5 

Flammang’s patent. 18 

for bicyclists. 16 

for enlarging.21, 101,102 

Gem. 13 

Instantograph. 16 

Ne Plus Ultra. 16 

New Model.7, 8, 9 

novel view.14,15 

novelette copying._ 21 

photo-micrograph ic.25-36 

portrait. 13 

St. Louis reversible back 22 

The Bijou. 16 

The Detective. 17 

The Mignon. 16 


PAGE 

Cameras, The Petite. 9 

“ Water bury. 6 

Canary Fabric, for dark room. 80 

Canvas bags for tripods. 80 

Carbutt’s developers. 80 

“ Keystone plates. 78 

“ Keystone varnish. 80 

“ lantern. 58 

“ lantern plates. 78 

“ orthocliromatic plates. 78 

“ ruby paper. 76 

Card mounts.74, 75 

Case for sensitized paper. 76 

Chemicals, Walmsley’s W. P. C...90-92 

Chloride of gold. 91 

Collodion for negatives. 80 

“ plain.80-95 

Condensers for enlarging cameras.. 102 

Cooper’s enlarging lantern. 104 

Copj'ing camera.21-25 

Cotton, for filtering... 67 

Cover glass for lantern slides. 80 

Crowell’s retouching leads. 68 

Cuffs for protecting the sleeves. 63 

Daisy plate-holder.37,38 

Dark room lanterns.57-60 

Darlot’s focusing glass. 51 

“ lenses.43-50 

Developer, Carbutt’s potash. 80 

“ “ transparency. 80 

“ Ferrous oxalate. 89 

“ Phenix. 85 

“ Walmsley’s autograph. 88 

“ “ alkaline.... 89 

“ “ hydrokinone. 89 

Developing outfits.82,83 

“ trays.61,62 

Drop shutters. 52-56 

Drying racks for negatives. . 65 

Dry piates.78,85 

Dusters, camel’s hair. 63 

Easel for printing, Devon’s. 72 

Eastman’s American films. 96 

“ enlarging easels. 100 

“ “ cameras...101, 102 

“ “ outfits. 102 

“ film carriers. 94 

“ gelatine skins.... 95 

“ lantern plates. 78 

“ negative paper. 96 

“ permanent bromide 

paper. 97 

“ roll holders.93, 94 

“ stripping varnish. 95 

“ transferotype paper. 99 

“ Translticine. 95 

Ebonite developing trays. 61 

Enlarging cameras.21, 25, 101 

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INDEX. 


PAGE 

Enlarging easel, Eastman’s. 100 

“ lantern. 104 

" outfits, Eastman’s. 101 

“ time tables, etc.102, 103 

Entrekin’s burnishers. 73 

Eureka bromide paper. 98 

“ plate-holder. 39 

Euryscope lenses. 44 

Excelsior lantern, Walmsley’s. 59 

Extension tripods. 41 

Fairy tripod. 40 

Feather-weight plate-holders. 38 

Felt pads for printing frames. 70 

Ferro-prussiate paper. 76 

Ferrotype outfits. 86 , 87 

“ plates.85-87 

Ferrous oxalate developer. 89 

“ “ developing bottle. 63 

Film carriers, Eastman’s. 94 

Filtering cotton. 67 

“ paper. 67 

Flammang’s patent cameras. 18 

“ single plate holders.. 39 

Focusing cloths. 80 

“ glasses. 51 

Forms for trimming prints. 73 

Formulae for alum bath. 112 

hardening bath. 112 

“ intensifies. 112 

mounting prints. 113 

“ oxalate developers, 

109, 110 

pyro developers. Ill 

“ transparency devel¬ 
opers. 110 

“ toning baths.112,113 

Frame for retouching. 68 

Frames for printing.69, 70 

“ transparencies.. 79 

“ vignetting. 71 

French Azotate for toning. 80 

Funnels, glass. 66 

Gelatine dry plates. 78 

“ films on paper. 96 

“ skins, Eastman’s. 95 

Gelatino bromide paper.97, 98 

Gilion’s opaque. 58 

Glass covers for lantern slides. 80 

“ “ transparencies. 80 

“ forms. 73 

“ funnels. 66 

“ graduates. 66 

“ stirring rods. 80 

Grit varnish, Hance’s. 80 

Ground glass for transparencies.... 80 

“ substitute. 80 

Guides for trimming prints.72, 73 

Hance’s grit varnish. 80 

“ ground glass substitute... 80 

Hard rubber plates. 95 

“ “ trays. 61 

Howard negative binders. 77 

Hydrokinone developer. 89 

Hydrometers. 80 

India ink... .. 80 


Page 

Indoor portraiture.107, 108 

Instantaneous sh u tters.52-56 

Instantograph shutter.52, 54 

Intensifier, Walmsley’s. 89 

Introduction.3, 4 

Japanned developing trays. 61 

Keystone dry plates. 78 

“ negative varnish. 80 

Lantern, Cooper’s enlarging. 104 

“ plates. 78 

“ slide mats. 80 

The Pamphengos . 106 

“ “ Universal. 106 

“ for dark room.57-60 

Lenses, Beck.45-49 

“ Darlot.. 43 , 50 

“ Euryscope.. 44 

“ Gray’s periscope. 50 

“ portrait.43-48 

“ Steinheil. 50 

“ view.43-47 

“ Waterbury. 44 

“ wide angle. 49 , 50 

Litmuspaper. 76 

Lockwood’s photo clips . 80 

Magic camera stand. 42 

Mats for lantern slides. . 80 

Mercer’s photo-micro camera. 27 

Mignon cameras. 16 

Minim measures. 66 

Mitchell’s mounting solution. 80 

Needle paper. 80 

Negative boxes. 65 

“ clasp, Russell’s. 62 

“ collodion. 80 

“ cotton. 80 

“ drying racks. 65 

“ films . 96 

“ paper. 96 

preservers.65, 77 

“ varnish. 80 

washing boxes. 64 

Newman’s drop shutter. 56 

New model cameras.....7-9 

“ plate-holders. 37 

“ style plate-holders. 37 

Novel-view cameras.14 ,15 

“ “ plate-holders. 38 

Onion paper. 76 

Opal glass plaques. 99 

Optical lanterns.....105, 106 

Ortliochromatic plates. 78 

“ plates, Carbntt’s.. 78 

Outfits, American Optical Co.’S. 15 

“ Beck’s.23-25 

ferrotype. 86 , 87 

for developing.82, 83 

for enlarging. 102 

“ for printing and toning...83, 84 

“ Favorite.®. 5 

New model. 8 , 9 

photo micrographic.25-36 

Waterbury. 6 

Packard shutter. . 52 

Pads, felt... 70 































































































































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I* AGE 

Paper, blotting. 76 

“ Oarbutt’s ruby. 76 

“ dry plates. 96 

“ ferro prusslate. 76 

“ for filtering. 67 

“ gelatino bromide.97-99 

“ litmus . 76 

“ needle. 80 

“ onion. 76 

“ Post. 76 

“ ready sensitized. 76 

“ tissue.. 76 

“ transferotype. 99 

Pampliengos lantern. 196 

Paragon dark room lanterns. 60 

Parlor paste. 26 

Peerless varnish pot. 80 

Permanent bromide paper. 97 

Petite camera. 9 

Phantom drop shutter.52, 56 

Plienix pyro solution. 85 

“ stock solution. 85 

“ varnish.80, 85 

Photo clips. 80 

Photo-micrographic cameras.25-66 

Photograph trimmers, Robinson’s. 21 

PI ate-holders.37-39 

Plate-lifter. 63 

Pneumatic shutters.52-56 

Pocket lanterns. 57 

Porcelain developing trays. 61 

Post paper. 76 

Print mounter, Adt’s. 81 

Printing easel, Devoe’s. 72 

“ for amateurs. 84 

“ and toning outfits.83, 84 

“ frames.69, 70 

Prosch’s duplex shutters. 55 

Pyro scales . 67 

Rapid printing paper.97, 99 

Ready sensitized paper. 76 

Reels, extra, for roll-holders. 94 

Retouching cylinders, Wagner’s... 80 

“ frame. 68 

“ lead. 68 

“ varnish. 80 

Reversible back cameras.10-12,19,20,22 

Revolving “ “ 18 

Ripley’s lantern plates. 78 

Robinson’s guides.72,73 

“ trimmers. 72 

Rolfe’s retouching varnish. 80 

Roller Squeegee. 75 

Roll-holders, Eastman’s.93, 94 

Rotary burnishers, Entrekin’s. 73 

Rubber developing trays. 61 

“ focusing cloth. 80 

“ plates, hard.. 95 

“ solution. 95 

Ruby Fabric, for dark room. 80 

Russell’s negative clasp. 62 

Scales and weights...67, 68 


PAGE 

Scott’s adjustable vignetter. 71 

Seovill’s non-actinic lantern. 58 

“ tripods. 41 

Sensitized paper. 76 

“ “ preservative. 80 

Shutters, drop.52-56 

Silver intensifier. 89 

“ prints. 84 

Squeegees. 75, 95 

Standard balances. 68 

“ formulae.109-113 

St. Louis Cameras. 22 

Stirring rods, glass. 80 

Stripping varnish, Eastman’s. 95 

Taylor’s folding tripod. 41 

Tisdell’s candle ruby lantern. 60 

Tissue paper. 76 

Toning and printing outfits.83, 84 

Transferotype paper, Eastman’s. 99 

Translucine. 95 

Transparency developer. 80 

“ frames. 79 

“ plates. 78 

Trays for developing.61, 62 

Trimmers for prints. 72 

Tripod cases, canvas. 80 

Tripods. 40, 41 

Universal Optical lantern. 105 

Varnish, Anthony’s. 80 

“ Carbutt’s Keystone. 80 

“ for ferrotype plates.80-85 

“ Mountfort’s. 80 

“ Plienix. 80 

“ pot and filter. 80 

“ retouching. 80 

“ stripping. 95 

Velvet focusing cloth... 80 

View adjuster. 51 

“ albums. 77 

“ lenses.43-47 

Vignette papers, Weymouth’s. 71 

Vignetting frames. 71 

Wagner’s retouching cylinders. 80 

Walmsley’s collodion. 80 

“ developers.89, 90 

“ drop shutters. 52 

“ Excelsior lantern. 59 

“ focusing-glasses. 51 

“ intensifier. 90 

“ plioto-micro. camera 25-36 

“ pocket lantern. 57 

“ pure chemicals.90-92 

“ view adjuster. 51 

Washing boxes for negatives. 64 

Waterbury cameras. 6 

“ lenses. 44 

Water colors, Acme. 80 

Weights and measures. 113 

Weymouth’s Vignette papers. 71 

W. I. A. Ruby lanterns. 57 

Wide-angle lenses.49, 50 

Window box for enlarging. 102 



























































































































W. H. WALMSLEY & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 


The Ripley Plate. 



The Ripley Plates are made in three grades of sensitiveness, as follows: 


PORTRAIT AND INSTANTANEOUS. 

The most rapid plate in the market. Indispensable for the Detective Camera. 

RAPID LANDSCAPE. 

Of most exquisite qualitv and of fair speed. It is pre-eminently THE Plate 
for out-door work and Photo-micrography. 

LANDSCAPE AND TRANSPARENCY. 

The Plate chosen by the International Photographic Exchange as the best 
for Lantern Slides. A truly wonderful plate. 

UNIFORM IN QUALITY AND PRICE. ALWAYS RET.tart.e 

I-RICKS THE SAME AS OTHER MAKES. 

The Geo. H. Ripley Co., New York. 


FOR SALE BY 

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